UK Financial Services Sustainable Finance Marketing Manager - Permanent - London

UK Financial Services Sustainable Finance Marketing Manager

We are recruiting an exciting position for a marketing manager to lead and drive several campaigns, chiefly Sustainable Finance, to support the UK business growth plans. 

The opportunity

Based in our Canary Wharf office, you will be responsible for managing the Sustainable Finance campaign and other projects, working with several senior stakeholders, developing marketing plans, and driving activity. The role is responsible for the development and delivery of marketing communications across our three sectors: Banking and Capital Markets (BCM); Insurance; and Wealth and Asset Management (WAM). 

You will deliver on high-profile projects with the help of the Global Delivery Service (GDS) team and UK Marketing Executives, reporting into Liz Garrigan, UKFS Campaigns Leader and Jag Chana, UK Financial Services Marketing Leader.  

Being part of a dynamic and fast-paced industry, your role will be crucial in helping the business respond to industry issues and to deliver against its strategic priorities. 

Your key responsibilities

• Commercial awareness and understanding of industry issues, business priorities and key campaigns for the UK financial services business, chiefly Sustainable Finance
• Creation of integrated campaign strategies and plans which include all the relevant BMC disciplines – Brand, Marketing, Internal Communications and Press
• Generation of creative ideas and tailored initiatives, to build our brand, drive sales and develop advocacy within the business
• Working with subject matter experts to develop timely, relevant, and insightful content
• Development of a robust digital and social media strategy to support the execution of campaign activity
• Understanding of client issues, to proactively identify the right channels to market and innovate to engage with our audience in different ways
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the business, influencing leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Leveraging UK&I, EMEIA and global campaign activity and localising content where relevant to UK campaign priorities
• Leading and coaching junior members of the team on campaign activation
• Responsible for analysing the value and impact of campaign activity
• Monitor and report on budgets

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstratable experience in managing multiple marketing campaigns
• Integrated campaign management experience, including events, content, and social media 
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence 
• A confident individual with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills 
• An innovative and creative thinker
• Ability to produce written collateral i.e., copy for social media, blogs, along with proof-reading skills
• Commercially minded and results driven
• Highly motivated with the ability to work under pressure

To qualify for the role you must have

• A minimum of 5-6 years of campaign experience 
• Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering marketing plans, content, and events 
• Demonstrable experience of managing others
• Exposure to senior stakeholders, external clients, and suppliers
• Excellent project management skills and experience of working with various processes

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Working knowledge of Sustainable Finance
• Experience of working within a professional services partnership 
• CIM qualified or a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing or communications

What we look for

• A confident and passionate marketing professional who thrives in a high-pressured environment
• Ability to take ownership and personal responsibility, a self-starter who demonstrates personal drive and determination
• Energetic, personable, and a team player with a willingness to “muck in” where necessary

What we offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Please note
Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness here. We ask because it matters! 

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Apply now.