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RMB – Rand Merchant Bank is a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, a fully integrated financial services group in South Africa, distinguished by our traditional values and innovative ideas. We have adapted investment banking solutions to suit your personal financial needs and this… read more, together with an entrepreneurial approach, attracts like-minded, discerning clients. 1 Merchant Place Cnr Fredman Drive & Rivonia Road Sandton
Job Description
Hello future Communications Specialist
Ashburton Investments is a new generation investment manager that offers investors access to more sources of return and more ways to manage risk. We pride ourselves on offering solutions to address clients’ holistic needs. As a place to build a career, Ashburton represents many opportunities as it is still very much in a growing phase. Its ambition is to innovate and disrupt. It is still small and agile with great runway to contribute to the group’s success over the medium to longer term.
We are looking for a Communications Specialist to support the implementation of the Ashburton Investments communications strategy, with a focus on both internal and external communications. This role is responsible for the development and execution of communication plans and marketing content, ensuring consistency of messaging across multiple channels, including digital and social media.
The successful candidate will work closely with the broader Ashburton Investments marketing team and broader business stakeholders locally and internationally and will be responsible for running the PR and media portfolio and contributing to the strategic direction of communication campaigns.
Are you someone who can:
Contribute to the formulation and execution of internal and external communication strategies
Write, edit and proofread a range of materials including thought leadership content, investor communications, annual reports, brochures, internal updates and social media posts
Manage media relations, oversee the press release process and support agency management
Work closely with the marketing team, external agencies and suppliers to implement cohesive and consistent communication campaigns to clients, internal stakeholders and Ashburton Investments staff
Coordinate communication for campaigns and events, including messaging, social media and post-event coverage
Manage information flows (editorial input, articles etc. – as required by the business), in terms of content, frequency and appropriateness, to the broader client base
Collaborate with investment professionals and subject matter experts to produce high-quality, relevant content
Track the effectiveness of communication campaigns, share insights and apply learnings to improve future efforts
Support the maintenance and distribution of marketing collateral including fact sheets
Represent the communications function in internal forums (e.g., MDD, forms and external comms) and champion initiatives that improve the client communication experience
Recommend innovative approaches to raise the profile of key people, products and achievements within the business
Contribute to the generation of campaign ideas and building of campaign content
Support the events team with drafting of invitations and executing communication and social media activities that are event related
Assist in drafting content for internal and external communication, across all channels e.g., email, social media, web and intranet
Assist with the distribution of group communication within Ashburton Investments
You will be an ideal candidate:
Have complete a relevant tertiary qualification in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field
Have 5 years’ experience in a communications or marketing role, ideally within the financial services industry
Strong editorial experience, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging content
Experience managing media relationships and working with PR agencies
Proven ability to deliver strategic communication plans and contribute to broader marketing objectives
Familiarity with digital and social media platforms and related analytics
You can be a match if you have
Excellent communication and writing skills in business English
Strong editing and proofreading skills
The capability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict deadlines
A creative flair and enthusiastic approach
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of digital marketing tools and analytics
Consistency and a meticulous eye for detail, especially in understanding financial topics and data
Self-motivation and confidence, with the ability to work accurately and independently
Excellent multi-tasking skills and enjoyment in collaborating with a close-knit team across multiple jurisdictions
Behavioural competencies
Analysis and attention to detail
Building relationships
Building the brand
Customer Service Orientation
Organisational awareness
Planning and organising
Problem solving
Programme and project management
Teamwork
Time and self-management
Verbal and written communication
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