The Investment Communications Manager will plan and create content – written and in other media – aimed at supporting LGIM’s expansion into European markets, with a focus on exchange traded funds (ETFs). This will require a deep understanding of client needs and a strong technical grasp of ETFs, in addition to the ability to manage a wide range of internal stakeholders.

The European Content Manager will plan and create content – written and in other media – aimed at supporting LGIM’s expansion into European markets, with a focus on exchange traded funds (ETFs). This will require a deep understanding of client needs and a strong technical grasp of ETFs, in addition to the ability to manage a wide range of internal stakeholders.

• Generate ideas for powerful content that can influence each stage of the client journey, in line with LGIM’s strategic objectives
• Develop fresh ways to market content across different media, including blogs, long-form writing, video, podcasts and social channels
• Build productive relationships with LGIM’s investment professionals, colleagues in Distribution and other stakeholders across the business
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of LGIM’s funds and solutions, while monitoring macroeconomic developments and industry trends
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• Produce accurate and compliant fund commentary for regular reports, against tight deadlines; coordinate and proof-read content from external writers
• Provide support to the broader Marketing team, such as producing events copy, award submissions and comment for the news media

Knowledge and skills for the role

Academic Qualifications:

• BA/BS in English (or a comparable Arts or Languages degree), Economics, Finance or Marketing.

Experience

• At least five years of writing experience at an asset manager, agency serving the investment industry or news outlet covering the industry.
• Editing and proof-reading experience.
• Experience of leveraging social media to promote content.

Specialist knowledge / skills

• Exceptional writing and editing skills; a proficiency in writing for a variety of audiences.
• Deep knowledge of the ETF product structure and understanding of the requirements of European investors.
• A strong command of global financial and investment themes, a keen sense of business priorities, and an ability to quickly grasp and communicate the relevance and distinguishing characteristics of one investment approach over another.
• Experience in writing for blogs, hosting or producing podcasts and conducting video interviews is desirable.
• Experience in crafting messages for social media platforms is desirable.
• Fund reporting experience is desirable.
• Native proficiency or fluency in an additional European language to English is also desirable (Italian/German preferred).

Competence / characterise

• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of different stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in order to effectively interact with senior executives, investment teams, Marketing colleagues as well as external partners.
• Strategic and creative thinker with attention to detail – ability to work independently.

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days' holiday, private medical insurance, performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.