Marketing & Communications Manager

Are you a strategic storyteller who thrives on bringing brands to life and creating meaningful connections? The Fund Finance Association (FFA) is looking for an innovative, results-driven Marketing & Communications Manager to lead the development and execution of a dynamic, multi-channel communications strategy that engages a global community of industry professionals. In this highly visible role, you'll shape the voice of the Association, drive awareness of our programs and events, and collaborate across teams and with industry leaders to deliver compelling communications that advance the FFA's mission. If you're energized by combining strategy, creativity, and execution in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

As the Marketing & Communications Manager, you'll be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive, multi-channel communications strategy that advances the mission and strategic priorities of the FFA. The Marketing & Communications Manager serves as the central steward of the FFA’s brand, voice, and messaging, while collaborating with internal team members and external industry constituents to ensure events, programs, and communications are consistently delivered and aligned with the association’s mission.

Your Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy, aligned with organizational goals, objectives, and strategic direction.
• Establish and maintain a consistent tone, messaging, and brand narrative across all communications, ensuring alignment across affinity groups, regions, events, and channels.
• Work with Marketing & Events team members to develop communication timelines for individual FFA and WFF events to provide clear and consistent messaging and drive event participation, in coordination with the association’s overall communications strategy. 
• Act as the central point for drafting, editing and approving key materials, including event descriptions, sponsor collateral, and external communications – ensuring clarity, consistency, and quality. Maintain and ensure adherence to brand standards and communications guidelines.
• Manage production and delivery of key channels including the FFA newsletter, podcasts, and social content (LinkedIn) – ensuring regular, engaging, and relevant output.
• Manage and support thought leadership initiatives to position FFA as a leading voice in fund finance globally. Work closely with internal teams, committees, and external partners to ensure messaging is consistent, timely, and aligned with broader strategic objectives.
• Work with the Board of Directors and CMO to manage Industry Insights Survey process and communications.
• Maintain and update the FFA website’s Industry News section to ensure content remains current, well organized, and aligns with the association’s priorities. Monitor industry developments and the FFA’s initiatives to identify timely and relevant content for inclusion.
• Work with the COO to develop and manage an industry job opportunities board; including strategy, structure, revenue model (when applicable), and marketing plan. Build and maintain relationships with industry contacts to source and promote opportunities and help establish a scalable process to support program growth and sustainability. 
• Support other marketing initiatives and manage special projects, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Knowledge, Critical Skills, Qualifications Should Include:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 7 – 10 years of relevant work experience in marketing, communications, or public relations
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, with a concentration in Marketing or Communications desirable
• Experience in fund finance or banking/legal industries strongly preferred 
• Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines with frequent interruptions and competing priorities
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong editing skills, attention to detail, and level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter, as well as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and social media (LinkedIn)
• Asana and HubSpot experience strongly preferred 

Your Work Environment Will Look Like:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in an office setting 3 days per week on average, with the ability to work remotely and flexibly, as permitted based on performance and management discretion
• Ability to attend virtual meetings to accommodate European and Asian time zones, approximately 1-4 times per month, as necessary
• Works under minimal to moderate supervision
• Frequently types on a computer and uses phone
• Occasionally moves about to coordinate work
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Occasionally travels to offsite events via car, train, and/or air, approximately 10% of the time