Senior Marketing Manager, Fixed Income Events

Financial Times

ABOUT US The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. THE ROLE As Marketing Manager, Events, you will play a central role in driving the growth and success of FT Live’s high-profile events portfolio. You will be responsible for developing and driving strategic marketing plans, identifying and engaging target audiences, and delivering compelling campaigns that maximise attendance, delegate revenue and sponsorship opportunities. From flagship experiences including the award-winning Global Boardroom, Business of Entertainment and Women at the Top, FT Live is one of the Financial Times Group’s fastest-growing and most successful divisions. It sits at the forefront of the FT’s evolution as a dynamic, interactive information source across multiple platforms. Reporting to the Head of Marketing Operations & Planning, this 12-month parental cover role will support the B2C Senior Marketing Lead and work at the heart of FT Live’s relationship with delegates. You will collaborate closely with teams across the Financial Times to deliver integrated marketing campaigns, attract high-quality audiences to flagship virtual and hybrid events, and contribute to delegate revenue targets and wider business objectives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop and implement data-driven, multi-channel marketing strategies to increase event awareness, reach, delegate attendance and sponsorship revenue * Identify and target new audience segments, demonstrating market insights to refine messaging and campaign effectiveness * Lead the development of value propositions and audience messaging aligned to FT Live’s brand and event objectives * Manage marketing budgets and optimise spend to maximise return on investment and commercial performance * Analyse audience and lead data gaps, implementing lead generation strategies to support delegate sales and revenue growth * Plan and implement integrated campaigns across email, web, digital and print advertising, SEO, social media and content marketing * Work with internal partners to create engaging digital content and ensure consistency across all marketing touchpoints * Own and optimise the digital presence for events, including website management and customer journey optimisation * Develop strategic partnerships with media, associations and industry organisations to extend campaign reach and audience growth * Drive community and content strategies that strengthen engagement and cross-promote relevant events * Monitor campaign performance throughout the event lifecycle, making real-time adjustments to maximise effectiveness * Conduct post-event analysis to identify insights, measure return on investment and inform future campaign strategies * Collaborate closely with Content, Delegate Sales, Commercial Sales, Operations and wider Marketing teams to deliver seamless, high-impact campaigns and premium attendee experiences REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * 4–5+ years’ B2B or B2C marketing experience, ideally within events, media or agency environments * Proven experience building and engaging audiences through multi-channel marketing campaigns * Strong strategic and commercial mentality, balancing creative thinking with analytical decision-making * Excellent copywriting and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling audience messaging * Strong understanding of digital marketing channels including email, social media, SEO and paid media * Experience using CRM systems, marketing automation platforms and analytics tools including Google Analytics * Experience creating and optimising digital content, including HTML tags, meta descriptions and keyword research * Comfortable using marketing technologies and software tools to support targeting, automation and campaign performance   * Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment * Strong collaborator management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams DESIRABLE * Experience marketing premium B2B conferences, virtual events or hybrid event portfolios * Familiarity with subscription, media or audience-led business models * Experience working with sponsorship or partnership marketing campaigns WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here. We currently operate a hybrid model which requires staff to work onsite 50% of the time, subject to role requirements & regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for all roles. We believe this balanced approach supports flexibility and protects our culture, making collaboration and communication easier, building stronger relationships and team cohesion, and supporting peer learning.  We reserve discretion on reasonable notice to change this approach either generally or for specific individuals or teams.  ACCESSIBILITY We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help. Further information At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all. Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact talent@ft.com. Interested in the FT but don’t see the right role yet? Join our Talent Community to receive exclusive updates, featured jobs, and insights into working at the FT. #LI-KF1

Financial Times

ABOUT US The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. JOB PURPOSE The Fixed Income Events Division of FT Live is a fast-paced, tight knit team of 35 people laser-focussed on creating the best deal-making events for the structured finance, bond market and private credit communities.  We are a portfolio of ten best-in-class events including the famous industry events Global ABS (30 years old, 5650+ people in Barcelona), ABS East (31 years old, 6390+ people in Miami), FT Global Bond Summit (35 years old, 850+ people in London) and the CEE Forum (31 years old, 2390+ people in Vienna) and fast-growing launches like Private Credit Connect: London which launched this year with over 600+ attendees. The Marketing Executive supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns across the Fixed Income Events portfolio, helping to drive delegate attendance, lead generation, engagement, and revenue while meeting important metrics and targets. Working closely with the wider marketing and cross-functional teams, the role focuses on delivering multi-channel marketing activity, monitoring campaign performance, identifying optimisation opportunities, and ensuring campaigns are delivered to a high standard across the full event lifecycle.   This is an ideal role for someone looking to develop their marketing career in a fast-paced events environment. The Marketing Executive will gain hands-on experience across digital marketing, email campaigns, social media, content creation, website management, audience development, and reporting. You will work on campaign coordination while supporting larger flagship events and occasionally taking ownership of smaller campaigns where appropriate.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead smaller event campaigns with support and guidance from senior team members where relevant. * Support campaign project management and senior marketing team through timeline coordination, task tracking, asset management, quality assurance checks, and maintaining campaign documentation across multiple concurrent events. * Run and prioritise tasks across multiple events and campaigns simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. * Coordinate campaign activity across sales, production, operations, customer services, social, design, and data teams to ensure timely campaign delivery and partner alignment. * Build strong working relationships with internal collaborators and external partners where required. * Assist with campaign execution across integrated marketing channels including email, social media, paid and organic digital activity, telesales, and partnerships, ensuring accuracy, audience targeting, and strong engagement performance. * Support audience segmentation and data selection processes to improve campaign targeting and engagement. * Help maintain and optimise event websites to ensure content is accurate, engaging, user-focused, and optimised for SEO and conversion. * Coordinate marketing activity with media and association partners to support audience growth and campaign reach. * Contribute creative ideas and marketing initiatives to ensure we continue to deliver standout marketing campaigns and stay ahead of the curve, including technology-based approaches.  * Support campaign quality assurance processes, including proofing, testing, and launch checks across marketing channels and event platforms. * Assist with campaign reporting and performance analysis to support campaign optimisation and audience engagement. * Support event delivery across the full event lifecycle of Fixed Income Events, including pre-event deliverables, on-site support, and post-event reporting and analysis. * Provide on-site event marketing support where required, including branding coordination, delegate communications, and live campaign activity. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES * Some experience in marketing, events, or digital campaign coordination, ideally within a B2B, media, or events environment. * Understanding of integrated marketing channels including email, social media, websites, and digital marketing. * Familiarity with marketing and digital tools such as email platforms, CMS systems, Canva, Google Analytics, social media management tools, or CRM systems. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret campaign data and performance metrics to support optimisation decisions. * Commercially aware with an interest in campaign performance, audience growth, and event revenue objectives. * Strong organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, deadlines, and campaigns in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to prioritise workload, proactively solve problems, and adapt quickly in a time-sensitive environment.  * Strong partner management and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.   WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. We currently operate a hybrid model which requires staff to work onsite 50% of the time. Accessibility We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help. Further information At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all. Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact talent@ft.com. Interested in the FT but don’t see the right role yet? Join our Talent Community to receive exclusive updates, featured jobs, and insights into working at the FT.   #LI-KF1

Financial Times

ABOUT US The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. OVERVIEW We're looking for a relationship builder with a background in investor relations, conference production, content programming, executive communities, or membership organisations to lead and grow FIIN's investor network.  As the Investor Content and Community Manager, you will play a central role in building, growing, and engaging the Fixed Income Investor Network (FIIN) community across the structured finance and private credit markets. You will be responsible for developing strong relationships with investors and key market participants, helping to shape FIIN's initiatives and task forces through ongoing dialogue, market insight, and community leadership. This is a highly outward-facing role suited to someone who enjoys meeting people, building trust over time, and bringing communities together around shared interests and objectives. Your curiosity, relationship-building skills, and genuine interest in the industry will be critical as you connect investors with one another, facilitate meaningful discussions, and ensure FIIN remains closely aligned with the priorities of its membership. ABOUT FIIN The Fixed Income Investor Network (FIIN) is a non-profit trade association of over 1,000 members representing more than 475 investment management firms. FIIN's mission is to support the development and enhancement of structured finance markets through three core pillars: investor education, networking, and critical market discussions and partners with the fixed income events team bringing investors to their flagship events as part of FT live.  Through task forces, working groups, and member-led initiatives, FIIN convenes senior buy-side participants to share knowledge, advocate on key issues, and promote a well-functioning structured finance marketplace. WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE? This is a varied role committed to managing investor engagement and community development across FIIN, while working closely with FIIN's board and leadership. The role combines community building, relationship management, event development, content creation, and strategic partner engagement. COMMUNITY BUILDING & INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT * Own and manage relationships with investors across structured finance and private credit, maintaining regular direct engagement through calls, meetings, and in-person interactions. * Develop and expand the FIIN community by building relationships with investors across new firm types, geographies, and asset class focus areas not yet well represented within the membership. * Foster meaningful connections between members, helping to strengthen engagement and participation across the FIIN community. * Gather and synthesise market intelligence from investor conversations, sharing insights internally to inform FIIN's strategic priorities, task force programming, and content agenda. * Act as a trusted point of contact for members, developing a deep understanding of their investment focus, strategic priorities, and areas of interest. * Provide regular structured updates to the FT Live Events (FIE) team on key investor market trends, sentiment, and developments relevant to event programming and strategy. BUILDING AND RUNNING THE FIIN INVESTOR COMMUNITY * Work directly with the FIIN Board to develop and drive FIIN's strategic objectives. * Plan, organise, and host FIIN Board and Executive Committee meetings, ensuring effective preparation, coordination, and follow-through on key actions and decisions. * Lead the delivery of FIIN's member engagement programme, ensuring regular opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. * Plan and host investor networking events in London and other key markets. * Chair monthly FIIN asset-focused task force calls across CLOs, RMBS, Consumer ABS, ESG, Infrastructure, and CRE/CMBS. * Develop the programming of investor-led elements at relevant FIE conferences, including investor lunches, closed-door boardroom discussions, and the Fixed Income Investor Forum. * Create approximately five webinars per year offering investor insight to be shared with the FIIN membership and broader community. * Develop relevant investor and market content for distribution to the FIIN community, including thought leadership pieces, white papers, and member updates. MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AND RETENTION * Support FIIN's membership recruitment and retention efforts by identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with prospective member firms. * Help ensure members derive ongoing value from participation in the network, supporting long-term engagement and retention. * Maintain clear records of key relationships and interactions to support continuity, institutional knowledge, and long-term community development. * Work collaboratively with the wider FIIN team to ensure communications, programming, and initiatives reflect genuine member priorities and market needs. WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? What matters most is your mentality, core skills, and what you naturally enjoy. We are looking for someone who is: * Someone who consistently fosters strong community connections.   You genuinely enjoy bringing people together, creating connections, and fostering engagement among groups with shared interests. You are energised by building networks and helping communities thrive. * A people-focused relationship builder. You enjoy meeting new people, building rapport, and maintaining long-term professional relationships. You are curious, engaged, and comfortable initiating conversations. * Comfortable engaging with senior market participants. You can engage professionally and credibly with senior investors and industry leaders in working groups, webinars, and networking settings, and are comfortable taking a visible role in those forums. * Collaborative and team-oriented. You work well within a small team, share insights openly, and understand how your market-facing role supports FIIN's broader mission. * Commercially curious and strategically minded. You are interested in how markets work and enjoy identifying themes and emerging trends that can inform community development, member engagement, and content strategy. * Organised and meticulous. You are comfortable tracking interactions, maintaining accurate records, and managing follow-ups across relationships, governance meetings, and community initiatives. * Self-motivated and proactive. You are comfortable taking ownership of relationships, finding opportunities to strengthen engagement, and helping shape the future development of the FIIN community. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. We currently operate a hybrid model which requires staff to work onsite 50% of the time. Accessibility We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help. Further information At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all. Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact talent@ft.com. Interested in the FT but don’t see the right role yet? Join our Talent Community to receive exclusive updates, featured jobs, and insights into working at the FT.   #LI-KF1