Associate, Country Marketing ZA at BlackRock

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Financial Services, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • 3-5 years’ experience in Marketing or related role
  • Proven experience in contributing to multi-channel marketing initiatives
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Deep understanding of the South African market
  • Strong team player, able to work across multiple projects and stakeholders (internal and external)
  • Motivated and detail-oriented
  • Interest in growing understanding of the investment market
  • Ability to ensure compliance of materials in line with local requirements

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Head of Middle East and Africa Marketing to execute on objectives and strategy for key businesses in alignment with ME sales targets
  • Deliver on channel marketing initiatives to support sales and distribution partners; help develop and execute programs to increase client engagement and lead generation using data-driven insights to recommend improvements
  • Plan, organize, and execute high-impact events, including conferences, trade shows, and webinars; coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution and measure event success and ROI
  • Develop and manage content pipeline in the form of articles, blogs, and other marketing materials; oversee briefing, copy editing, and ensure high-quality content delivery
  • Collaborate with internal teams to build a best-in-class web journey; focus on enhancing content, tools, and performance to improve user experience
  • Build and maintain relationships with key partners, ensuring mutual goals are met
  • Assist in developing and maintaining strong relationships with key partners; execute key strategic partnership marketing plans (e.g., across content, event, webinar deliverables) that drive growth and enhance brand visibility
  • Ensure all marketing activities comply with local regulations and company policies; implement governance frameworks to maintain brand integrity

Skills

Multi-Channel Marketing
Event Management
Email Campaigns
Paid Media
Strategic Partnerships
Compliance
Market Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills
Digital Marketing

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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