What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Associate position at Weiss Asset Management?
Weiss Asset Management (WAM), a Boston-based investment firm, is seeking a Marketing Associate to join our Investor Relations team. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and should be self-motivated, resilient, and personable. We are looking for someone who can quickly learn our business, identify high-quality prospective investors, and build meaningful relationships across various seniority levels.
Extensive travel is required.
Previous experience in investment sales/marketing or capital introduction within the financial services industry is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement strategies to connect with high-quality prospective investors and expand our network.
- Increase brand awareness and market presence over time to strengthen relationships with potential investors.
- Represent the firm at conferences and social events, building relationships and scheduling follow-up meetings.
- Cultivate relationships with existing investors to ensure continuity in relationship management
- Research and analyze market intelligence to gain insights into competitors.
About the Company:
For over 30 years, Weiss Asset Management has developed proprietary value-based investment strategies designed to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to our investors, who include charitable foundations, pension plans, endowments, hospitals, government entities and private investors. We manage approximately $3.6 billion across hedge funds and institutional accounts. We work collaboratively to solve problems, and to identify undervalued assets through deep fundamental research, statistical analysis and an analytically rigorous approach to decision making. Above all else, we value integrity, uncompromising rationality, creativity and entrepreneurship, and continuous learning and improvement.
Our team of around 100 individuals is the engine of our success and we welcome truly exceptional candidates from all backgrounds.
WAM is a fit for you if:
- You enjoy a collaborative environment, where decisions are made in diverse teams. At WAM, all employees can expect to work directly with members of other departments representing a range of backgrounds.
- You work well in a flat structure and are comfortable voicing dissenting opinion. Talent and work ethic will dictate what you can achieve at WAM, as evidenced by the fact that our president and the majority of our managing directors began their careers here as interns.
- You are driven to constantly learn, improve, and make rational decisions based in fact and data, and you welcome receiving feedback as well as sharing knowledge with others.
- You prioritize acting ethically in all situations.
WAM is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
