UK Senior Marketing Associate

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven marketer to join a growing marketing organisation within an established, high-performing global investment management firm. Reporting to the Head of UK Marketing, this role will play a pivotal role in executing strategic marketing initiatives to support Orbis' UK retail business. Orbis’ UK retail presence has grown significantly over recent years, with assets under management now exceeding £1 billion in the UK, and over £32 billion globally. Our ambition is to establish Orbis as a leading multi-asset and global equity manager in the UK.

To support this, we have a highly skilled client-facing team, including regional Business Development Managers (BDMs) and Investment Specialists, who work closely with financial advisers and intermediaries. This role will be instrumental in shaping Orbis’ UK retail marketing efforts, helping to position the firm as a top-tier active asset management brand in the UK. The successful candidate will support the Head of UK Marketing in the planning, development, and execution of the UK marketing strategy. They will be integral to shaping demand, enhancing brand engagement, and influencing our key audience segments.

This is a fast-paced role, ideal for a dynamic, detail-oriented, deadline-driven marketer who thrives in a performance-focused environment. The role will require close collaboration with internal teams, including BDMs, the Head of UK Retail, Distribution Support, and the Central Global Marketing team which provides expertise across content, digital, technology, and analytics. In addition, the individual will also work with best-in-class external agencies across PR, media strategy, brand and design, ensuring Orbis’ marketing efforts are highly effective.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the Head of UK Marketing in delivering high-impact marketing campaigns and programs that strengthen Orbis’ brand and drive engagement with financial intermediaries across the full marketing mix.
• Assist in fund positioning and messaging, ensuring alignment across all marketing activities and materials.
• Manage marketing content and messaging across print and digital formats, ensuring regular updates and relevance to client needs.
• Work closely with investment specialists, business development managers, and the central global marketing team to ensure consistency in messaging and execution.
• Manage key strategic marketing relationships, supporting the execution of marketing activities with external partners.
• Develop and manage client servicing initiatives, including regular newsletters, webinars, and educational content.
• Support the Distribution Support Manager with our extensive events program, including pre- and post-event marketing activation.
• Implement and optimise digital marketing initiatives, including targeted email campaigns via Microsoft Dynamics and client journey development.
• Conduct audience research to identify opportunities to improve clients’ experience with Orbis.
• Leverage marketing data and insights to analyse performance, refine targeting strategies, and improve campaign effectiveness.
• Support the regular reporting and analysis of UK marketing activities.
• Ensure all marketing activities comply with financial industry regulations, efficiently managing the sign-off process.

Your qualifications and experience:

• A strong academic background, with demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking.
• 5+ years of marketing experience in asset management, with broad exposure across the marketing mix.
• A good understanding of the UK adviser and wholesale markets, including audience needs, with a strong interest in fund management and distribution.
• Ability to bring creative ideas to the table to ensure our initiatives stand out and gain traction in a highly competitive market.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external agencies.
• Project management expertise, with the ability to prioritise multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to distill ideas into clear briefs to stakeholders.
• Data-driven mindset, with the ability to leverage insights and marketing analytics to optimise campaigns and marketing activities.
• Experience with marketing technology, including email automation platforms (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics), workflow tools, and CRM.
• Curiosity and adaptability, with an eagerness to learn new tools, including emerging AI-driven marketing technologies.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach, with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
• A strong team player, who enjoys collaborating and taking initiative.

We are a global firm with offices across eight countries, over 400 employees and more than $30 billion in assets under management. But those numbers don’t define Orbis. It’s our values, how we do things day-by-day, and how we add value for our clients that define us. Our investment philosophy is fundamental, long-term and contrarian. As contrarian investors, we aim to take a different perspective, and this filters into everything we do. To invest differently, you need to think differently. This is encouraged by having teams of people with different backgrounds, experiences and ways of thinking.