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Boston, MA
Investment Writer
Boston, MA
Bogisich LLC
Boston, MA
Investment Writer
- Working with marketing to support specific fund launches and communicate the company's goals and investment process through campaigns and publications
- Creating commentaries using attribution reports, input from portfolio/product teams, independent research and other data analytics
- Interviewing key knowledge experts (investment professionals, product experts, legal, marketing, etc) to produce new RFP content. 10%
- Working with offshore team of resource, based in India who support the completion of RFPs and slide production for sales and client retention 20%
- Writing will be used for different client channels, across a variety of platforms including web, email and print
- Being involved in marketing meetings, producing marketing content on an ad hoc basis to help communicate the business objectives to external audiences
- Create and distribute content to current clients and prospects in the form of e-mail communications, white papers, website copy and more
Los Angeles, CA
Passive Investment Writer
Los Angeles, CA
Steuber and Sons
Los Angeles, CA
Passive Investment Writer
- Effectively and professionally manage relationships with coworkers and internal clients
- Identify, assess and prioritize assignments and manage deadlines
- Regularly conduct product and industry research to support best-in-class product marketing materials
- Manage the marketing strategy for the new product pipeline, including the promotion of new products across all venues in coordination with channel marketing, digital marketing, press relations and fulfillment
- Use deep knowledge of industry and internal compliance regulations to create and support all product-related content for ETF business’s focus products, specific asset classes or major projects
- Work with creative services, project managers and fulfillment to ensure adequate supply, effective distribution and fulfillment of product collateral to target audiences
- Employ a digital first mindset for all content created, including development of Web content to engage various customer segments. (ex: video script production, web panels, strategy pages)
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Detroit, MI
Senior Investment Writer
Detroit, MI
Dickinson, Kilback and Bahringer
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Detroit, MI
Senior Investment Writer
present
- Coordinate with outside vendors and cross-functional teamwork, including marketing, sales, product management, compliance and legal, and outside advertising and research agencies
- Execute market research projects to learn about client perceptions and insights, product validation, messaging effectiveness, and untapped marketing opportunities
- Develop scheduled, recurring investment commentary using independent research and other data analytics; including material developed across the global enterprise
- Thought leadership articles will have a strong presence in the day to day writing, exploring topics on specific investment views, producing educational documents on varied industry news topics and interviewing fund managers
- Partner closely with marketing peers to create and execute comprehensive marketing programs using a variety of tactics to enhance Mellon Capital’s brand and drive client acquisition and retention
- Working with marketing to support specific fund launches and communicate the company's goals and investment process through campaigns and publications. Being involved in meetings with marketing and helping with specific objectives for the business
- The writing will be used for different client channels including institutions and intermediaries, across a variety of platforms including web, email and print
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Kean University
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Skills
Skills
- Solid understanding of investment products and industry; good working knowledge of the firm’s products and the overall industry
- Proficiency interpreting statistical information and the ability to translate data to support written statements
- Excellent research and analytical skills, including ability to perform simple mathematical calculations or analyses
- Proficient in interpreting attribution reports and able to translate data into clear, concise text
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to be flexible in your writing style, and writing experience within the financial services industry
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to rewrite or reword work in response to comments from portfolio management, product strategy, senior staff, etc
- Knowledge of business desktop applications (i.e.: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
- Knowledge of business desktop applications (i.e.: Microsoft Office, Quark etc.)
- Extensive understanding and knowledge of investment products and markets; in particular, China
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- 3-5 years of successful writing experience, strongly desired in the financial services industry
- In-depth understanding of global fixed income products
- Demonstrated success in adhering to schedules, multi-tasking, project management, attention to detail, organization of materials and cooperating with team members
- Working knowledge of attribution reports strongly desired
- Demonstrated experience writing product-related material in a global asset management environment, plus solid knowledge of financial markets across asset classes
- Effective interpersonal skills, proficiency at prioritization, proven experience with managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and the ability to operate under scheduled deadlines
- Experience in sourcing and writing new material, and building relationships with investment teams, product managers and other business partners to extract relevant and timely information
- Strong research and analytical capabilities, proactive in presenting ideas and able to follow issues to a successful conclusion
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly MS Word and Excel
- CFA/MBA and other industry qualifications/licenses not required but a plus
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Previous experience investment writing within the asset management industry, with examples of being responsible for new topic generation
- Excellent understanding of investment management products and the overall economic environment
- Ability to manage relationships across the business, especially with fund managers and senior stakeholders
- Ideally educated to degree level, ideally in Economics, English or Journalism
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Generation of thought leadership articles, exploring ideas that relate to specific investment views, producing educational documents on topical industry news and interviewing fund managers
- Regular investment reporting, producing commentaries for newsletters, factsheets and presentations
- Working with the marketing team to support specific fund launches and to communicate the company's goals and investment process through campaigns and publications
- Being involved in marketing meetings, producing marketing content on an ad hoc basis to help communicate the business objectives to external audiences
- Writing will be used for different client channels, across a variety of platforms including web, email and print
- A skilled writer, ideally educated to degree level. Degrees in journalism or English will be considered favourably
- Previous experience reporting on investments
- The ability to generate new ideas, to research topics and to produce thought-provoking content for diffusion
- Excellent understanding of investment management products, particularly equities, within the context of the current economic environment. IMC or CFA preferred
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Leading project management and completion of RFPs and maintaining the RFP database (Qvidian). This involves overseeing the RFP process, consulting with sales associates and regional Relationship Managers, using both standard answers, identifying where new content is required and developing that content. 40%
- Leading project management and completion of DDQs and surveys for client retention within the EMEA region. Support for production of documents for prospects and clients outside of EMEA who invest in EMEA funds is also required in some cases. 30%
- Working with offshore team of resource, based in India who support the completion of RFPs and slide production for sales and client retention 20%
- Interviewing key knowledge experts (investment professionals, product experts, legal, marketing, etc) to produce new RFP content. 10%
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Produce regular fund commentary for range of active fixed income funds (spanning cash products and government bonds through to global investment grade and high yield credit funds) for use in quarterly institutional reports
- Maintain an understanding of internal economic and market forecasts and produce regular market review and outlook commentary for use in regular reporting and promotional material
- Create, edit and proof read content for marketing material with emphasis on high quality, compliant writing that articulates internal value proposition messages and supports brand positioning
- Build successful relationships with fund managers, economists, product specialists and other senior members of staff
- Attend regular investment meetings and communicate themes back to broader sales and marketing team
- Maximise opportunities to develop brand and investment track record
- Act as a central contact point for investment commentary for different sales and client facing teams
- Provide investment commentary to journalists to support PR campaigns
- Provide editorial oversight of institutional suite of fund commentary and support the retail marketing team to ensure consistent market views
- Coordinate and proof read content from external writers
- Work with other investment communications team members and provide cover, as required
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Preparation and review of client segment specific written materials to ensure consistent and timely messaging to key audiences including clients, consultants, investment community, media and sales force
- Produce ad-hoc investment reports for significant moves in the market/market events as well as notable messages from our investment management teams
- Preparation and review of corporate writing including e.g. corporate brochures, website texts, intranet, employee magazine
- Development of content for industry publications and forums, leveraging in-house expertise and expert knowhow, to position GIAM as a thought leader in Switzerland
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Investment Writer, Asset Management Resume Examples & Samples
- Compile, edit and draft of commentaries across all relevant regular reporting time periods
- Draft and coordinate RFP/RFI responses for Equity/Multi-Asset/Fixed Income strategies
- Draft and update pitch books - for example library of PowerPoint slides on strategies related presentations
- Sometimes would have Ad-hoc preparation of sector specific insights, market trends
- Regular series of research papers discussing sector specific issues (including idea generation and concepts)
- At least 4 years' experience in an investment communications role, originating contents, writing market commentaries, drafting pitch books from scratch and crafting RFP replies
- Direct working experience with portfolio managers and analysts
- Strong writing skills and the ability to originate/create content
- Analytical and strong attention to detail
- Able to manage multi projects, handle time pressure and deliver to all deadlines
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Senior Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage and evolve investment strategy messaging for the company and its core offerings
- Working closely with the CIO, define and execute CIO communications strategy
- Develop scheduled, recurring investment commentary using independent research and other data analytics; including material developed across the global enterprise
- Ensure copy complies with corporate standards, effectively communicates desired message and meets project deadlines/specifications
- Demonstrated expertise writing investment-related content in a global wealth management environment, including solid knowledge of financial markets across asset classes
- Proactive in proposing ideas and able to follow up on ideas and issues to a successful conclusion
- Strong research and analytical capabilities. Proficient with statistical information, able to interpret data and used it to provide evidence in support of written statements
- Meticulous attention to detail and keen eye for consistency and accuracy
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Creating commentaries using attribution reports, input from portfolio/product teams, independent research and other data analytics
- The core focus includes writing: (1) scheduled, recurring commentary deliverables, and (2) more complex or high-profile commentary assignments (e.g. topic/discussion pieces, newsletters and special projects)
- Ensuring copy complies with corporate standards, effectively communicates desired message, and meets project deadlines and specifications
- 5 plus years of job related work experience
- Extensive successful writing experience, preferably in the financial services industry – with a particular emphasis on fixed income or alternative investments
- Bachelor’s degree - with a major in English, communications, economics or similar discipline, preferred. MBA, CFA, CSC, preferred
- Solid understanding of investment products and industry; good working knowledge of the firm’s products and the overall industry
- Knowledge of business desktop applications (i.e.: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
- Works autonomously, with limited general direction/supervision
- Excellent research and analytical skills, including ability to perform simple mathematical calculations or analyses
- Ability to operate under scheduled, tight deadlines, proficiency at prioritization, proven experience with managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to rewrite or reword work in response to comments from portfolio management, product strategy, senior staff, Legal, etc
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Extensive successful writing experience, strongly desired in the financial services industry – preferably with a particular emphasis on fixed income or alternative investments
- Educated to degree level, preferably with a major in English, communications, economics or similar discipline
- Financial services industry experience required
- Exposure to multiple product vehicles and client types (e.g., Institutional, Retail, non-U.S.) strongly desired
- Works autonomously, with limited general direction/supervision; work is reviewed for accuracy
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Senior Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Thought leadership articles will have a strong presence in the day to day writing, exploring topics on specific investment views, producing educational documents on varied industry news topics and interviewing fund managers
- Regular investment reporting producing commentary for newsletters, factsheets and presentations
- Working with marketing to support specific fund launches and communicate the company's goals and investment process through campaigns and publications. Being involved in meetings with marketing and helping with specific objectives for the business
- The writing will be used for different client channels including institutions and intermediaries, across a variety of platforms including web, email and print
- Previous experience investment writing within the asset management industry
- Ability to research a topic and formulate the initial idea for new topics
- Excellent understanding of investment management products across equity and fixed-income and the overall economic environment
- An industry-related professional qualification would be advantageous, CFA, IMC etc
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to manage relationships across the business, especially with fund managers
- Involvement within social media strategy would be advantageous
- Ideally educated to degree level in communications or economics
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RFP / Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Leading project management and completion of RFPs and maintaining the qualitative RFP database (Qvidian). This involves overseeing the RFP process, consulting with sales associates and regional Relationship Managers/Client Executives, using both standard answers, identifying where new content is required and developing that content
- Interviewing key knowledge experts (investment professionals, product experts, legal, compliance, marketing, etc) to produce new RFP content
- Leading project management and completion of DDQs and surveys for client retention within the North America region. Support for production of documents for prospects and clients outside of the US and Canada who invest in US or Canada-domiciled funds may also be required on occasion
- College Degree required. Journalism, English, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations or Marketing majors preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in proposal, technical or business writing. Ability to analyze RFP content for detail and accuracy
- Strong organization and delegation skills are necessary in order to negotiate and work within tight deadlines. Ability to prioritize assignments, based on a broad understanding of the business requirements, to meet project deliverables. Ability to coordinate projects with others
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal clients. Strong personal and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable communicating deadlines to other associates and, on occasion, managing differing viewpoints of various stakeholders
- Ability to work on multiple assignments and manage conflicting deadlines without sacrificing quality
- Working knowledge of financial markets, investment concepts, competitors and industry trends. Knowledge of Russell's portfolio management and manager research processes preferred
- Strong research skills using a variety of electronic, internet and hard copy resources and tools
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Able to work across the organization with all levels of management
- Excellent writing, editing and interviewing skills
- Able to manage deadlines effectively
- Expert user of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
- Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint software is a plus
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Senior Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Thought leadership articles will have a strong presence in the day to day writing, exploring topics on specific investment views, producing educational documents on varied industry news topics and interviewing portfolio managers. Including but not limited to
- A Bachelor’s degree is required
- 7+ years of relevant experience, preferably within the investment management industry
- Experienced writer with strong investment knowledge
- Resourceful with inherent analytical and problem solving abilities
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality control
- A keen eye for consistency and strong proofreading skills
- Proficient with investment performance statistics and able to translate financial information into clear and concise written insights
- Demonstrated ability to formulate and convey a differentiated story
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver multiple projects against critical deadlines
- Responds well to direction; can work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to build relationships with various constituencies throughout the firm
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Investment Writer Institutional Resume Examples & Samples
- 8-10 years financial communications experience, in journalism and/or at an asset management, financial, consulting, or other firm. Experience in ghost-writing and thought-leadership publishing a big plus. Experience as an editor also a plus
- Strong organizational skills. Ability to track and manage a variety of content projects from start to finish—from inception with high-level stakeholders through multiple iterations, compliance review, production and delivery to clients via digital and traditional channels
- Superior writing and editing skills, and ability to do either one as the situation demands. Ability to address complex topics in a reader-friendly but sophisticated manner. Experience in writing in-depth, analytical features as well as short items
- Solid knowledge of finance and institutional asset management and a passion to keep learning more as a committed student of the markets
- Flexible, team player. Record of learning and progressing in prior positions
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Senior Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Write and deliver investment communications, including thought leadership, sales collateral, email, and web content
- Partner closely with marketing peers to create and execute comprehensive marketing programs using a variety of tactics to enhance Mellon Capital’s brand and drive client acquisition and retention
- Evolve product-specific marketing materials (print and online). This includes and production of collateral materials (web content, brochures, direct mail and email campaigns, advertising, newsletters, presentations, and supporting content for strategic initiatives and key products)
- Execute market research projects to learn about client perceptions and insights, product validation, messaging effectiveness, and untapped marketing opportunities
- Effectively enable colleagues to take action on behalf of the company by
- B.S. or B.A. required. Degree in business, marketing communications, finance, economics or related discipline preferred
- 5+ years of investment management (7-10 years preferred), retail brokerage, financial services, business-to-business, and/or retail and institutional marketing work experience, including professional writing experience in the asset management industry. Specific equity, fixed income and alternatives marketing experience helpful
- Excellent verbal, visual/presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong writing skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate ability to craft clear, concise, and compelling content from scratch
- Excellent project management and collaboration skills with an ability to manage competing interests under demanding conditions
- Proven ability to develop and effectively communicate complex concepts and ideas in business terms
- Focused on building long-term working relationships with a genuine interest in working with people of all levels to fulfill the company mission
- Proven business acumen and results orientation
- Strong hands-on approach with a high level of self-motivation, integrity, and ethics
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Senior Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Develops content for a variety of investment communications, including macro-economic commentary and market updates, investment perspectives from the Janus investment team, portfolio-specific commentaries, as well as white papers and/or other collateral on timely industry topics
- Performs in-depth research to support content development, including conducting portfolio manager and analyst interviews and gathering and interpreting financial data
- Works in partnership with the investment team to write and produce monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual portfolio manager commentary/letters; customizes content to meet client-specific requirements as needed
- Follows market and economic trends and proactively communicates the investment team’s views on timely investment topics as appropriate
- Edits content for delivery across a variety of mediums, including print, web, audio/video, webcasts and social media
- Takes content from concept through completion, including coordination of necessary compliance reviews and oversight of the production process to ensure timely delivery
- Manages data automation capabilities and processes
- May review work and provide feedback to other team members (e.g., less experienced staff members)
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- In-depth knowledge of the financial markets and the global economy, investment concepts, and the asset management industry
- Ability to research complex topics and confidently interview investment professionals
- Ability to review current financial market conditions and/or fund characteristics and extract ideas that help differentiate Janus Capital from our industry peers
- Ability to interpret or conduct quantitative financial analysis to support content ideation
- Ability to take complex financial topics and communicate them in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to think creatively, conceptually, and strategically
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Understanding of collateral production processes and delivery methods
- Strong computer skills including MS Word and Excel
- Seven years financial writing experience in the investment management industry required
- Journalism background preferred, preferably with a financial publication
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Investment Writer, Investment Institute Resume Examples & Samples
- Writing, editing, data mining, fact-checking and designing BII investment strategy content
- Collaborating closely with BII’s chief investment strategist and head of research on content
- Partnering with global production staff and investment writers to produce BII publications
- Superb writing and editing abilities, and excellent interviewing skills
- Ability to work very quickly, deliver on or before deadline and go the extra mile
- Intense attention to accuracy, detail and consistency
- Intellectual curiosity
- Excellent organizational, representational and leadership skills
- Ability to partner with senior BlackRock portfolio managers and executives
- Work experience of 10 years in senior reporting and editing positions in financial journalism
- Experience in managing financial writers a plus
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Create and distribute content to current clients and prospects in the form of e-mail communications, white papers, website copy and more
- Build content using SEO principles and best practices where applicable
- Translate marketing strategy and creative concepts into compelling copy
- Use engaging language while creating clear, concise and relevant copy
- Help manage client listservs and automate where possible
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Asset Management Marketing Investment Writer VP Resume Examples & Samples
- Superior writing and editorial skills in English, Chinese and/or Japanese. Marketing/copywriting experience a plus
- Strong interviewing skills; demonstrated ability to synthesize various viewpoints and translate those views into thoughtful marketing and educational pieces
- Solid understanding of financial, economic and investment concepts, asset management industry and products
- Highly flexible; comfortable working with ambiguity, frequently changing deadlines and minimal supervision
- Thrives working both independently and as a team member
- Ability to strengthen the brand and digital efforts by working with content producers and marketing managers to write and develop digital copy, including engaging articles, teasers and headlines
- 7+ years of investment/financial writing experience
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Asset Management Marketing Senior Investment Writer ED Resume Examples & Samples
- Displays a reporter-like tenacity to get on the calendar of senior-level subject matter experts when necessary to react to market events, generate high-quality content under tight deadlines, within hours or next day
- Proven success in establishing and maintaining rapport with senior investment professionals and salespeople
- Strong quantitative skills, ability to understand a client mindset
- Excellent skills using MS Excel and PowerPoint tools. Ability to inform process efficiencies
- Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate editorial projects with multiple departments
- Bachelor degree or higher in economics, journalism or equivalent preferred with demonstrated experience and success as a writer in the industry
- Process-driven, attentive to details with proven experience of managing content production processes
- 10+ years of investment/financial writing experience including content strategy development and team management
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts across teams across countries
- Candidates should submit three professional writing samples with their resume
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Plan, write and edit original and topical content on key themes against tight deadlines such as whitepapers, and markets/product commentaries. Content will be targeted for a variety of audience types, from retail investors to highly knowledgeable institutions/sophisticated clients and consultants. Topics to cover broad factor investing and will include specific strategies such as smart beta, enhanced factor strategies and other similar systematic approaches
- Develop a deep knowledge of FBSG products, solutions and clients
- Work with marketing colleagues across channels to implement technical investment content and messaging across a range of marketing collateral (including print, email, direct mail and web content), advertorials and thought leadership
- Develop digital content strategy and regularly produce material for public websites and blogs, in collaboration with Global Marketing and Communications
- Contribute to the overall thought-leadership agenda for FBSG and project manage agenda and stakeholders to ensure all projects progress smoothly and meet agreed upon deadlines
- Contribute original ideas for articles and other thought leadership material to be a key part of ongoing campaigns
- Effectively manage a range of internal stakeholders, including sales teams, creative services, digital marketing, compliance and corporate communications
- Demonstrable ability to deliver concise, thoughtful, relevant and timely copy to deadline and under pressure for a range of audience types and across a range of formats
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment – adaptable, reliable with a strong ‘can do attitude’ and robust communication skills
- Ability to take briefs and assimilate complex content quickly in order to turn it into clear and concise copy
- Strategic and creative thinker with attention to detail and delivery focus
- Have a sound track record in effective coordination and project management
- Work independently and proactively in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced team environment
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills a requirement
- Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) skills required
- BA/BS required
- Minimum 6 years relevant investment writing experience
- Experience and understanding of capital markets across a broad range of asset classes required, demonstrable interest in factor investing a plus
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Investment Writer, Investment Institute, VP Resume Examples & Samples
- Writing, editing and fact-checking BII investment strategy content
- Collaborating closely with BII’s chief investment strategists and head of research on content
- Interacting with senior BlackRock portfolio managers to put together investment insights
- Helping conceive investment themes and bringing them to life in BII publications
- Collaborating with Marketing and Media teams to further BlackRock’s though leadership
- In-depth knowledge of – and passion for -- global financial markets
- A self-starter with loads of creativity, team spirit, versatility and persistence
- Data mining prowess, ability to work with Excel and strong interest in graphics/design
- Excellent organizational and representational skills
- Work experience of at least five years in reporting and editing positions in financial journalism
- University degree or equivalent work experience
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Freelance Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum 2 years of digital news writing experience
- Strong knowledge of investing products, including stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, options and commodities
- Copy editing skills
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Investment Writer, VP Resume Examples & Samples
- Work closely with our regional Investment Strategy team to represent their investment views through regular written market commentary and outlook pieces
- Work with key internal partners such as Marketing and Communications to develop new ideas for furthering the Asia business brand
- Work with stakeholders such as BlackRock Investment Institute and Product Strategy teams in order to develop new ideas and ensure alignment on content creation and messaging
- Be confident in identifying ideas/angles and presenting them to the team and partners
- Edit and proof external communication materials to ensure content has a clear message and is consistent with Asia market views
- Potentially contribute to developing thought leadership and white papers
- Keep up to date with developments in financial markets and maintain a deep understanding of investment communications developed by our peers
- Located in Hong Kong, the primary responsibilities include but not limited to
- Undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, or finance preferred
- At least 5 years of relevant investment writing experience in a related financial services or financial journalism role
- Strong knowledge of financial markets and investment/financial concepts
- Proven and exceptional writing skills to help create a wide range of communication materials for various audiences
- Ability to capture complex ideas and write clear, concise and engaging content across different mediums
- Ability to work at a fast pace with strong attention to detail
- Be highly organized and possess strong project management skills
- Must be able to work in a team environment, with partner areas across the firm
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently when necessary
- Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as
- Asian language skills a plus
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Develops, writes and edits world-class investment content in the form of marketing materials, presentations, conference materials, event or speaking scripts, and product/capability communications. Helps to illustrates often complex financial concepts through compelling and engaging content and visuals Provides editorial consulting to internal groups in the form of copyediting, proofreading and project management. Leads and refines MFS retail voice and editorial style
- Cultivates rapport with distribution partners and investment teams based on knowledge of industry trends, business priorities and marketing plans, and investment trends and ability to communicate complex financial concepts to a broad range of audiences. Leverages, connects, and helps merchandise existing content, research, scripts, and other material to MFS thought leadership agenda
- Collaborates with distribution colleagues from Sales, Marketing, Product and Relationship Management to reflect latest client insights and issues. Strives for content that has a strong narrative and engages target audiences. Builds consensus in positioning across business areas
- Performs additional writing duties as required
- BA/BS in Journalism, English, Marketing. Economics and Finance are also helpful
- Minimum of 10 years of professional writing experience, including at least 5 years of writing experience in an asset management company, or comparable B2B financial services provider, or an agency serving the investment industry
- Exceptional writing skills and demonstrated proficiency in writing for a variety of audiences. Strong global retail fund (advisors, private bankers, broker/dealer, intermediaries) experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of investments, markets and economic trends; ability to translate complex financial concepts
- 5Ability to work collaboratively, confidently with stakeholders; conveys credibility when working with investment
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Senior Investment Writer & Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Develops, writes and edits world-class investment content in the form of white papers, presentations, conference materials, event or speaking scripts, market commentaries and investment communications
- Conducts analytical research in support of investment ideas. Illustrates complex financial concepts through compelling and simple visuals
- Provides editorial consulting to internal groups in the form of copyediting, proofreading and project management. Leads and refines MFS voice and editorial style across firm for published investment content
- Cultivates rapport with investment team based on knowledge of investment trends and ability to communicate complex financial concepts to a broad range of audiences. Leverages and connects existing content, research, scripts, and other material to MFS thought leadership agenda
- Collaborates with distribution colleagues from Sales, Marketing, Product and Relationship Management to reflect latest client insights and issues
- Strives for content that leads and challenges common market perspectives
- Manages publication calendar and deadlines. Builds consensus in positioning across business areas
- Performs additional duties as required
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Conceive, research and write digital-friendly investment content for institutional and wholesale clients in Asia and beyond
- Collaborate with London-based team members on global writing projects
- Liaise with investment and distribution teams to really understand Fidelity’s thinking and our clients’ needs
- A digital-first publishing approach and experience in writing for audiences online, with evidence of success
- Excellent writing skills – the ability to research a topic in depth and produce clear and insightful copy to deadlines. Prior experience in financial journalism or investment communications is desirable, as is experience and evidence of writing long form pieces or white papers
- Strong research, idea generation and information-handling skills with the ability to grasp important themes and substantiate arguments with credible details and facts
- Creativity in producing thoughtful arguments, presented in an accessible way
- A deep understanding of investment, asset management and diverse client groups
- Educated to degree level, perhaps with a CFA
- Initiative and intellectual curiosity
- The confidence and credibility to work face-to-face with senior executives, portfolio managers and research analysts. The successful candidate will be expected to form strong relationships with the investment team to understand their areas of expertise in order to produce content that leads the industry
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Senior Investment Writer & Campaign Manager Resume Examples & Samples
- Create value-add communications by using proprietary and independent research, reports and other data analytics to develop meaningful content for targeted audiences
- Develop, execute and measure marketing campaigns and programs to drive sales
- Think critically and translate complex financial services ideas into engaging marketing materials for non-technical audiences
- Conceptualize themes and create and edit content for marketing, promotion, and other pieces to be used externally to promote the brand and drive sales
- Write and edit copy for all media platforms that complies with corporate standards, effectively communicates desired messages, and meets project deadlines/specifications
- Hold overall accountability for content developed, ensuring consistency and accuracy of messages
- Engage subject matter experts from across to business to develop key messages and to obtain necessary sign offs
- Work with graphic and web designers to provide creative direction that meets brand standards
- Keep abreast of issues affecting the investment industry and develop content that addresses concerns clients have with regard to these issues
- Ability to quickly and thoroughly assess and improve marketing collateral such as retail pieces, promotional brochures, website, sales ideas, email campaigns, twitter messages, mail campaigns, research papers, whitepapers, etc
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across business units to deliver exceptional results and to share ideas and learning
- Work autonomously, with limited general supervision
- Be involved in wider team projects as necessary
- At least 6-8 years of successful writing experience
- Creative thinker who is able to undertake and address the needs of internal and external clients working on a wide range of projects
- Excellent research and analytical skills, including ability conduct analyses and accurately proofread documents
- Ability to interpret complex information and produce it in a clear concise manner
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Investment writing: Prepare and review written materials to ensure consistent and timely investment information and messaging to our key audiences including clients, and the media. This may include information about our investment products/capabilities, new research, and may be either reactive or proactive in nature (markets, events/ crises)
- Produce Thought Leadership and thematic pieces by leveraging the in-house expertise with a focus on China related topics,
- Corporate writing: Prepare and review written materials relating to our organization/capabilities in collaboration with our investment teams. This may include corporate brochures, intranet texts, marketing collaterals, and management newsletter
- Edit and proof read content for external communications
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Passive Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Align, coordinate and execute the ETF business’s overall strategic positioning, messaging and value proposition by working closely with management, product, Capital Markets and sales teams, as well as other areas of Marketing
- Build and implement timely, results-oriented product marketing plans and programs to support the ETF product line
- Employ a digital first mindset for all content created, including development of Web content to engage various customer segments. (ex: video script production, web panels, strategy pages)
- Manage the marketing strategy for the new product pipeline, including the promotion of new products across all venues in coordination with channel marketing, digital marketing, press relations and fulfillment
- Use deep knowledge of industry and internal compliance regulations to create and support all product-related content for ETF business’s focus products, specific asset classes or major projects
- Work with creative services, project managers and fulfillment to ensure adequate supply, effective distribution and fulfillment of product collateral to target audiences
- Regularly monitor and assess product information needs in coordination with sales and ETF team, plan for upcoming events or campaigns and ensure the timely delivery of all required product marketing items
- Regularly conduct product and industry research to support best-in-class product marketing materials
- Initiate new, innovative product and practical solutions to capture sales opportunities and retain clients as marketplace needs shift and grow
- Build and maintain strong, positive interpersonal working relationships with all applicable constituencies to accomplish departmental and firm-wide goals. Ability to integrate and communicate strategic ideas across various internal and external channels
- Write clearly, concisely
- Effectively and willingly implement editorial feedback
- Identify, assess and prioritize assignments and manage deadlines
- Effectively and professionally manage relationships with coworkers and internal clients
- Demonstrate technological familiarity and capability
- Understand the regulatory environment and compliance guidelines
- Well organized, goal-oriented, ability to juggle many projects simultaneously
- Excellent writing and presentation skills; copywriting and editing background helpful
- Strong knowledge of ETF sales and distribution process
- Strong knowledge of the regulatory environment
- Strong creative background and print production knowledge helpful
- Minimum of two years of writing, marketing and/or sales experience
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member
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Investment Writer Resume Examples & Samples
- Write recurring periodic commentaries using attribution reports, input from portfolio/product teams, independent research and other data sources
- Draft more complex or high-profile commentary assignments (e.g. topic papers, newsletters and special projects)
- Ensure copy complies with corporate standards, effectively communicates desired message, and meets project deadlines and specifications
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to be flexible in your writing style, and writing experience within the financial services industry
- Proficient in interpreting attribution reports and able to translate data into clear, concise text
- Excellent organization skills with demonstrated success in working to tight deadlines, prioritizing, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and cooperating with team members
- Knowledge of financial analysis and/or knowledge of or interest in emerging markets is strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree, ideally in communications, economics, finance or similar discipline
- Knowledge of business desktop applications (i.e.: Microsoft Office, Quark etc.)
- Comfortable working autonomously
- Ability to rewrite or reword work in response to comments from portfolio management, product strategy, senior staff, etc