Communications Specialist at RMB - Rand Merchant Bank

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