The Equus Group is hiring: Marketing Specialist in Chicago

Our client is a leading provider of financial services, offering comprehensive solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions. Their mission is to empower clients to achieve financial success through expert guidance and innovative financial products. They are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Marketing Specialist to join their marketing team and help elevate their brand presence in the financial services industry.

Role Overview:

The Marketing Specialist will play a key role in shaping and executing our client’s marketing and communication strategies, with a primary focus on content creation, internal and external communications, and enhancing brand visibility. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in marketing, communications, and the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create compelling marketing materials, including blog posts, white papers, case studies, email newsletters, social media content, and website copy, with a focus on communicating our client’s value proposition and financial expertise.
• Develop and implement consistent messaging that aligns with the company’s brand and resonates with target audiences
• Collaborate with senior leadership and internal teams to develop clear and engaging internal communication strategies that keep employees informed and aligned with company goals.
• Manage public relations efforts, including drafting press releases, coordinating media outreach, and handling inquiries from journalists and stakeholders.
• Develop and execute a content calendar for social media platforms, ensuring timely and effective engagement with followers, while supporting the overall digital marketing strategy.
• Work alongside the marketing team to plan, execute, and measure integrated marketing campaigns that align with business objectives.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, media, industry influencers, and financial analysts.
• Assist in organizing events, webinars, and conferences to engage clients and prospects, and raise the company’s profile in the financial services sector.
• Monitor the effectiveness of marketing and communications efforts and provide regular reports on campaign performance, audience engagement, and ROI.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a marketing or communications role, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools, social media platforms, and content management systems.
• Knowledge of financial products, services, and industry trends is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• A results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving business outcomes.

The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.