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Vice President, Marketing & Communications, PPM

Apply locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-02820

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Working at PPM America, Inc.

PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is a client-focused investment manager, and our mission is to deliver client-specific solutions and world class service to investors in the pursuit of their unique investment objectives . PPM prides itself on being a nimble, investment-led organization that is responsive to the opportunities that our teams discover together. Click here for a description of our assets under management and our investment strategies. PPM was named one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments in 2023. We attract professionals who exhibit humbleness, directness, and dedication. Our communication style is informal, and we encourage collaboration by giving our teams the freedom to speak openly and share new ideas. PPM’s values guide our internal conduct and help define the type of relationships we share with our investors, affiliates, and other valued partners. Above all, PPM is passionate about giving back to our clients, to each other, and to our community. We understand that community and purpose are just as important as the job description when finding your next career, and at PPM you would join a community of employees with a long track record of dedicating their time and support to local nonprofits with the effort of strengthening local families and increasing economic opportunities. At PPM, we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of our growth and longevity. PPM is committed to a culture of respect and believe that inclusion is the key to this culture, enabling our ability to innovate, execute, and grow for the benefit of our associates, clients, shareholders, and the communities where we live.

Marketing and Communications Department Description

The Marketing and Communications Team is responsible for building and strengthening the PPM brand. Specifically, the team supports the firm’s Global Distribution Team and Global Relationship Management Team - two teams 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 that are interested in developing expertise in marketing strategy including content creation, financial writing, presentations, requests for proposals, design, and digital.

Summary of Role

The Vice President is responsible for helping support our sales and client service efforts by leading the creation of presentations, completing new business proposals and due diligence questionnaires. Additionally, this role will share responsibility for managing the firm’s extensive content management system.

Role Responsibilities

Collaborate with sales and client service professionals to produce effective materials and manage regular production cycles and ad-hoc requests
Contribute to the production of marketing collateral as needed, including all varieties of print material, website and intranet content, web videos and social media.
Contribute to the development and execution of both external marketing strategy and internal communications strategy
Advise on content and messaging strategy and product positioning
Develop, maintain and distribute marketing materials, including fund and strategy presentations, fact cards and commentary
Complete requests for proposals, due diligence questionnaires, and respond to investor inquiries
Maintain investment consultant databases and manage updates
Ensure that marketing deliverables are consistent with quality; managing proper subject matter expert and compliance approvals
Ensure alignment with firm brand, marketing objectives and firm strategy
Build relationships throughout the firm and work cooperatively with members of the firm’s investment and operational teams
Identify opportunities to optimize and drive process efficiencies
Provide support to our marketing initiatives and other projects as needed

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong Microsoft Suite skills

Desired Skills & Experience

PPM is a team-oriented environment that provides hands-on support and incentives for your professional growth. The below skills and experience are helpful for this role, but a pro-active learner who meets the role requirements will be able to gain the necessary skills on the job with the support of our team.

Prior experience working in asset management field
Project management experience

Opportunities

Ability to learn about industry-leading content management system, Seismic
Ability to grow knowledge of the asset management industry and investment products
Ability to learn about broader aspects of marketing strategy and other functional areas within the team
Ability to work on potential new strategy/product launches

Benefits

At PPM, we offer volunteer opportunities to get involved with a diverse network of peers and support the causes that are important to you. Your passion and talents can make a lasting impact on our organization and our community. Additionally, our employees go the extra mile every day and the benefits of working at PPM reflect our commitment to supporting and enhancing their personal and professional lives. The plans and programs listed below are offered in collaboration with our parent company.

Competitive salary and bonus
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401k retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar matching contributions (up to 6% of salary)
Tuition and professional certification reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Holidays and paid time off
Paid time off to volunteer
Life insurance
Gift matching
Mentorship program

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Equal Employment Opportunity PPM America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we base our employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, non-job related disability, pregnancy or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Vice President, Marketing & Communications, PPM

Collaborate with sales and client service professionals to produce effective materials and manage regular production cycles and ad-hoc requests

Contribute to the production of marketing collateral as needed, including all varieties of print material, website and intranet content, web videos and social media.

Contribute to the development and execution of both external marketing strategy and internal communications strategy

Advise on content and messaging strategy and product positioning

Develop, maintain and distribute marketing materials, including fund and strategy presentations, fact cards and commentary

Complete requests for proposals, due diligence questionnaires, and respond to investor inquiries

Maintain investment consultant databases and manage updates

Ensure that marketing deliverables are consistent with quality; managing proper subject matter expert and compliance approvals

Ensure alignment with firm brand, marketing objectives and firm strategy

Build relationships throughout the firm and work cooperatively with members of the firm’s investment and operational teams

Identify opportunities to optimize and drive process efficiencies

Provide support to our marketing initiatives and other projects as needed

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong Microsoft Suite skills

Prior experience working in asset management field

Project management experience

Opportunities

Ability to learn about industry-leading content management system, Seismic

Ability to grow knowledge of the asset management industry and investment products

Ability to learn about broader aspects of marketing strategy and other functional areas within the team

Ability to work on potential new strategy/product launches

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar matching contributions (up to 6% of salary)

Tuition and professional certification reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Holidays and paid time off

Paid time off to volunteer

Life insurance

Gift matching

Mentorship program

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