About the position
We are seeking a high-performing, dynamic, and energetic candidate to join our Institutional Client Marketing team. Our team leads PIMCO’s strategic marketing initiatives for retirement investors by initiating proprietary research and developing compelling messaging and content. Our goal is to educate and inform investors, helping them make optimal decisions that drive successful outcomes and accelerate business growth. As a Marketing Associate, you will play a key role in deepening relationships both internally and externally, driving business results through personalized, client-centric experiences. You will support the development, implementation, and measurement of critical elements of integrated marketing projects, including but not limited to: Plan Participant Engagement and Communications programs. Assist with the strategic planning, infrastructure, and execution of a flagship Defined Contribution (DC) research project—the DC Consulting Study Track and measure activity (web, media, sales, etc.) relevant to these projects and others, packaging insights into clear, presentable formats for leadership and key partners. Identify and recommend areas of opportunity for further development. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to build and develop a career in marketing within a growing segment of the market. The role involves close collaboration with multiple partners, including retirement marketing, editorial and design teams, compliance, and others.
Responsibilities
- Execute day-to-day project management and campaign logistics, including coordinating event deliverables, gathering data, and facilitating approvals for marketing materials.
- Manage the development and production of marketing materials across a fully integrated communications platform, including updating, maintaining, and enhancing retirement-specific webpages.
- Collect, analyze, and summarize metrics for all marketing activities; prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders and provide actionable recommendations to optimize the client experience.
- Collaborate with global colleagues across multiple functions, including client management, product management, compliance, technology, and all marketing departments (brand, design, digital, channel, editorial, messaging, and content).
- Coordinate with the global marketing team to ensure strict adherence to PIMCO’s brand standards and leverage best practices across geographies and business channels.
- Drive innovation by researching industry trends and competitor activities, generating creative ideas, and championing marketing best practices.
- Embody PIMCO’s CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 3-4 years of experience in marketing campaign and project management within the financial services industry; Defined Contribution/Retirement experience preferred.
- Marketing experience within investment management is highly desirable.
- Hands-on experience developing and executing automated marketing campaigns and strategic marketing initiatives, including ideation, design, build, quality assurance, metrics analysis, and optimization.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong understanding of modern digital marketing platforms and practices.
- An ability to thrive in a demanding environment with uncompromising attention to detail and a commitment to delivering results under pressure.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract actionable insights from data.
- Experience navigating firm approval processes is a plus.
Benefits
- Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors.
- The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.
