Index Product Marketing Specialist - London, United Kingdom - MSCI

Description

Your team responsibilities

The Index Marketing team is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategy and campaigns to support MSCI's ambitious Index business growth objectives. The marketing organization at MSCI is a dynamic and fast-growing global function responsible for marketing and communicating our solutions and services to the world's investors to help them build better portfolios.

As a leading provider of data and tools, we continue to grow our global footprint with institutional investors, asset/wealth managers, banks, hedge funds, pension funds, advisors, and corporations.

This is a highly collaborative role, with great opportunity for impact, and will involve working across MSCI product lines, and with members of the marketing team in PR, design, digital, email, events, and content.

MSCI is a pioneer and a leader in the industry, pushing the envelope on investor-driven solutions, standard-setting, transparency, and research across asset classes. We are looking for a proactive, action-oriented marketing professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for building a more sustainable future.

What we offer you

• At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

• Wherever you are located you will find benefits that can help ensure your health and financial security. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee.

• Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best.

• You'll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our 'Here For You' Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.

Your key responsibilities

The VP of Index Product Marketing, focusing on ESG/Climate product line, will report into the Global Head of Index Marketing based in New York and work closely with the team leads across sales, product, marketing, and research.

The candidate should have a strong background in product marketing and marketing communications with an emphasis on creating messaging, competitive positioning, and go to market campaigns, particularly within the realm of ESG principals and climate-related finance.

The ideal candidate is a savvy, creative professional with at least 10 years of relevant experience who takes pride in being a proactive, ambitious, and self-directed individual with a deep understanding of ESG investing, sustainable finance, and climate-related risks.

• Works closely with Global Head of Index Marketing in New York to develop marketing plans to stimulate ongoing interest and growth in Index solutions globally.

• Develop comprehensive marketing strategies and plans tailored to promote ESG and climate-focused index products to drive ongoing revenue growth and to support special initiatives as needed.

• Collaborate closely with the product management, sales, and research teams to align marketing initiatives with business objectives.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory developments related to ESG and climate investing. Conduct market research to identify target segments, understand client needs, and inform product positioning.

• Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and initiatives and provide actionable insights to help guide strategies for brand positioning, client retention and development, product innovation, and industry partnerships.

• Utilize data-driven insights to optimize campaign performance and maximize ROI, continuously refining strategies based on key metrics and outcomes.

• Develop and refine value propositions for Index products and services, articulating the unique benefits and advantages they offer to our target customers.

• Partner closely with the Centre of Excellence (COE) team to execute multi-channel marketing campaigns aimed at driving lead generation, engagement, and conversion. Utilize digital marketing tactics, events, webinars, and thought leadership initiatives to amplify the reach and impact of marketing efforts.

• Manages and expands the relationship with partners, suppliers, and sustainable industry associations.

• Manages and executes the allocated budget and report on ROI of launches and wider campaigns.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in related field

• 10+ years of experience in marketing within the financial services industry, with a focus on index products, ESG investing, or sustainable finance.

• Strong understanding of ESG principles, climate-related risks, and sustainable investing trends.

• Good understanding of the Index market and how it impacts the investment process.

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Confident self-starter with proven leadership qualities, strong interpersonal skills with a customer-centric approach and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies and campaigns.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate market insights into actionable plans.

• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements governing marketing materials in the financial services sector.

• Passionate about diversity, inclusion, culture, and associate engagement

• Global awareness and sensitivity in working across time zones and cultures

How we'll support you

• Our culture of high performance and innovation relies on our people sharing their knowledge and lifting each other up. You'll be surrounded by a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.

• We believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With the right challenges, encouragement, and development support you can shape your own career experience. Career paths are multi-directional, and we encourage and support internal mobility to help you identify new opportunities to progress and take control of your future.

• As a new joiner you'll be enrolled on our Global Orientation interactive learning experience to set you up for success.

• Our tailored learning opportunities will enable you to acquire the skills you need at your own pace, choosing between the courses and certifications best suited to you. Our platform coupled with access to LinkedIn Learning Pro will provide you with all the resources you need to accelerate your professional growth.

• At MSCI we act in ways that encourage respect for all voices, ensuring that everyone can be themselves and feel like they are a part of the company. We are intentional about ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported with equal opportunities to succeed.

• We have eight MSCI Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

About MSCI

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

To all recruitment agencies

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Benefits

MSCI is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to you and, where applicable, your family. You are entitled to an extensive range of core benefits along with a range of additional benefits.

Core benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private GP service
• Medical screening
• Life Assurance
• Long-term disability benefit
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Group Personal Pension Plan contribution

Additional benefits:

• Cycle Scheme
• Personal travel insurance
• Will Writing
• Independent Financial Advice
• Eye Test Reimbursement
• Season Ticket loan