Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Product Marketing Manager, Transactional Banking (12 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Key Relationships:

External:

• Transactional banking proposition team
• Development team
• Senior stakeholders
• Expert agencies and freelancers
• Business sponsors of campaigns

Internal:

• Private Client Credit
• Operations & Compliance
• Marketing

Description of Role and Key Responsibilities:

Role Overview: This newly created fixed-term contract role is pivotal to our marketing efforts for the Transaction Banking Programme. The Product Marketing Manager will serve as the single point of contact between marketing and the development and proposition teams, responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives for innovative products such as the Private Client Current Account (PCCA) and the new Credit Card.

Key Responsibilities:

• Marketing Consultation and Collaboration:
• Provide expert marketing consultation to internal teams, leveraging a deep understanding of transactional banking and financial services.
• Client Communication and Engagement:
• Craft compelling narratives that resonate with our target audience, enhancing client communication and engagement.
• Multi-Channel Communication Strategy:
• Design and implement a multi-channel communication strategy to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration across all marketing activities.
• Marketing Project Management and Strategic Alignment:
• Develop and manage a comprehensive marketing roadmap that aligns with project and proposition teams, ensuring timely delivery against key milestones.
• Market Insight and Trend Analysis:
• Stay informed about market trends and customer needs within the financial services landscape, adjusting marketing strategies as necessary.
• Solution-Driven Mindset and Problem Solving:
• Adopt a proactive approach to overcome challenges and optimize marketing initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
• Track and analyze the performance of marketing initiatives, using data-driven insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes.

Core Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Required:

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of applicable rules and regulations (e.g., FCA, consumer duty).
• Integrity and Fairness: Commitment to acting with integrity and treating clients fairly.
• Product Marketing Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in delivering effective product marketing strategies, particularly in transactional banking and financial services.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to assess market conditions and client needs.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple marketing projects concurrently.
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of how economic factors intersect with client needs.

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Here is a selection of what we offer;

Wellbeing

Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Monetary

Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus

Life & Income Protection

Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection

Travel

Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme 

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

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