Sr. Managing Director, Head of Marketing & Communications

Jackson•Chicago, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Managing Director, Head of Marketing & Communications leads the firm's brand, client engagement, and communication strategy. This role is responsible for shaping the firm's market positioning, strengthening investor relationships, and driving growth through integrated marketing initiatives. Has deep experience in asset management or financial services, with a strong understanding of institutional clients. The Marketing and Communications Team is responsible for building and strengthening the PPM brand. Specifically, the team supports the firm’s Global Client Group - a team consisting of sales and client service professionals responsible for prospecting for new business and servicing existing clients across the firm’s various investment capabilities. The team creates marketing collateral across a number of mediums that help inform current clients, persuade prospective clients and influence the institutional consultant community in a compelling way. The team is comprised of individuals with expertise in content creation, financial writing, design, and digital.

Requirements

Proven track record of building and executing successful marketing strategies in a regulated environment.
Strong understanding of institutional channels.
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing teams and cross-functional collaboration at senior levels.
Ability to learn about industry-leading content management systems, Responsive and Seismic.
Ability to grow knowledge of the asset management industry and investment products.
Ability to work on potential new strategy/product launches.
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field required.
12+ years of experience in marketing and communications within asset management, investment management, or financial services required.
Experience with fixed income and alternative strategies strongly preferred.
Experience working at a public company preferred.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with the firm’s growth objectives
Position the firm as a differentiated asset manager across target markets
Partner with senior leadership to align messaging with investment philosophy and business priorities
Collaborate with Jackson Marketing and Communications team as necessary
Serve as member of the firm’s Executive Forum
Support reporting to PPM’s parent company
Own and evolve the firm’s brand identity, ensuring consistency across all channels and touchpoints
Oversee brand architecture, messaging frameworks, and value proposition development
Manage external agencies and partners as needed
Partners with stakeholders for market strategies for investment products and capabilities
Develop compelling marketing materials, presentations, and campaigns for institutional, and intermediary audiences
Partner with distribution teams to support client acquisition and retention efforts including requests for proposals, due diligence questionnaires and consultant databases
Oversee all internal and external communications, including press releases, media relations, and executive visibility
Manage crisis communications and reputational risk and integrates with the Jackson stakeholders
Support leadership in firmwide messaging, employee engagement (e.g., Town Halls)
Drive digital marketing initiatives, including website, social media, email campaigns, company intranet and analytics
Lead content strategy, including market insights and investment commentary
Ensure optimization of digital channels for engagement and lead generation
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing marketing and communications team
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and performance-driven culture
Improve processes by adopting innovative tools, workflows, and operating models that increase team efficiency
Manage budgets and resource allocation effectively
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.