Investment Product Marketing & Communications Associate

Job Summary
Under limited guidance, use specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to coordinate, monitor, and execute projects and communication plans predominantly in the Investment Solutions (IS) and Raymond James Insurance Group (RJIG) departments within Global Wealth Solutions (GWS) at Raymond James.
IS includes several product areas: alternative investments (hedge funds, private equity, private real estate, managed futures, etc.), concentrated equity, mutual funds, 529s, options, and structured investments (market-linked notes or CDs). RJIG includes annuities, life insurance, and long-term care. To support these areas, must have and/or develop advanced knowledge of products covered by IS and RJIG. Work in a dynamic team environment to coordinate marketing campaigns, build and execute on communication plans, use graphic design software to create and update advisor and client collateral, and coordinate conferences and events. General guidelines are provided to perform a variety of tasks using a high level of professionalism, appropriate timeliness, strong attention to detail, and the ability to self-manage responsibilities and goals. Recommend solutions, with assistance, to moderately complex problems, and have regular contact with internal and external customers in order to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Partner closely with GWS marketing team members and product area subject matter experts to ensure marketing efforts are relevant to the individual product areas, GWS, advisors, and clients.
• Work in a dynamic team environment to build and execute communication plans, use graphic design software to create and update advisor and client collateral, and assist with coordination surrounding conferences and events.
• Work directly with subject matter experts in the product area to understand their business unit goals and, with oversight, put a plan into action to meet those goals and inform advisors and clients.
• Organize, manage, and execute on objectives with limited oversight, a strong attention to detail, a high level of professionalism, and appropriate timeliness.
• Drive efficiencies and improve processes. Review existing processes and procedures on a regular basis to determine if enhancements are possible.
• Work with team members, other departments in the firm, and outside organizations to leverage best practices.
• Maintain extensive product and compliance knowledge required to successfully support product area goals and strategic marketing objectives of GWS.
• Use feedback from team and manager to make decisions.
• Oversee the distribution of marketing literature.
• Conduct basic marketing research and compile results for projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.