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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Multi-Channel MarketingEvent ManagementEmail CampaignsPaid MediaStrategic PartnershipsComplianceMarket AnalysisStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsDigital Marketing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this role?

The role is based in Cape Town alongside client and operational teams, reporting to the Head of Middle East and Africa Marketing in London.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include executing channel marketing initiatives, planning and organizing high-impact events, developing content, and ensuring compliance across marketing activities.

What skills and qualities are ideal for this role?

The ideal candidate needs a proven track record in multi-channel marketing initiatives, excellent communication skills, deep understanding of the South African market, and must be a strong team player.

What is the team structure like?

The Country Marketing team consists of experienced marketers across EMEA, with this role in the Middle East and Africa marketing team serving wealth managers and institutional clients, collaborating with a wide network of stakeholders.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, shows interest in growing their understanding of the investment market, and has experience supporting marketing efforts in Africa with a focus on the South African market.

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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