Global Head of Marketing & Communications

Company Overview

We are a global fintech leader in securities finance, driving industry transformation through innovative, market-leading technology. Our SaaS solutions and tailored services support financial institutions across every stage of the securities finance lifecycle from trading and post-trade processing to data, analytics, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end securities finance platform delivery.

Trusted by over 190 institutions in more than 30 markets worldwide, we help clients streamline operations, meet regulatory requirements, and unlock valuable market insights.

Team Overview

We are seeking a Global Head of Marketing & Communications to join us in New York in this pivotal leadership role responsible for setting and executing the company-wide marketing strategy. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, including a full brand refresh, web redesign, large scale client events, and a reimagination of our digital presence. You’ll work across functions and geographies, driving marketing excellence and directly shaping the next phase of our brand. This position is for a builder, innovator, and an outcome driven person.

The Marketing & Communications team shapes and delivers the external voice of EquiLend, managing how our brand is positioned across the global marketplace. As a multi-product B2B financial technology provider, EquiLend operates at the heart of global securities finance and our marketing function plays a crucial role in driving growth, enabling sales, and reinforcing our reputation as a trusted industry partner.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage the global marketing team across functions such as product marketing, digital, social, content, PR/events, and design.
• Define and lead the end-to-end global marketing and communications strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and go-to-market objectives.
• Drive execution of integrated marketing campaigns, collaborating closely with Sales, Product, and Account Management teams.
• Oversee and own brand governance, including brand refresh initiatives, digital presence, and integration of acquired entities.
• Lead the redesign of EquiLend’s corporate website and reimagine our social and digital media strategy.
• Act as the senior decision-maker for all marketing outputs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and brand alignment across materials including web, social, thought leadership, and event content.
• Lead planning and execution for key global conferences and industry events, including strategic sponsorships and user conferences.
• Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership for internal and external communications, including crisis communications and media relations.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key global marketing vendors, thought leadership networks, agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Manage the global marketing budget, monitor spend, and optimize return on investment across campaigns and channels.
• Represent Marketing in cross-functional leadership forums including product reviews, GTM planning, sales forecasting, and executive steering committees.
  
  
  

Required Skills

• Demonstrates excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience leading multi-disciplinary marketing teams.
• Extreme curiosity and track record of early adoption of best in class and emerging Ad/MarTech solutions that drive marketing performance.
• Shows strong strategic thinking and execution ability, particularly across integrated B2B marketing campaigns.
• Brings deep experience in brand governance, including brand refreshes, M&A brand integration, and digital presence management.
• Shows good knowledge of corporate communications and media relations, including working with senior stakeholders and press agencies.
• Demonstrates excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, especially with Product, Sales, Account Management, and Executive stakeholders.
• Has proven experience managing global marketing budgets, vendor relationships, and external partnerships.
• Exhibits strong decision-making, prioritisation, and project management capabilities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
  
  
  

Role Location and Benefits

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely for up to 100 days each year.
• Generous Vacation Days: Vacation days increase as you progress in your career with EquiLend.
• Discretionary Annual Cash Bonus: A discretionary annual cash bonus to reward your performance and contributions to the company’s success.
• Health and Dental Insurance: Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage is available from your first day.
• 401(k) Employer Matching Contribution Plan: Our 401(k) plan includes employer matching contribution available from day one.
• Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is $200,000- $220,000, plus a performance-based annual bonus. This range is a general guideline; final offers consider factors such as role scope, candidate experience, internal equity, and market factors.
  
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

At EquiLend, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our success. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.