Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Virtus Investment Partners
Job overview
The Senior Financial Writer at Virtus Investment Partners is responsible for creating and managing investment content to support sales and retention of fixed income strategies, impacting institutional and advisor audiences.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves writing, editing, and proofing various marketing materials such as white papers, market insights, commentaries, presentations, and digital content, collaborating with investment professionals and marketing teams, and managing projects to ensure effective messaging.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $135,000 to $165,000 with variation based on education, experience, and location, plus eligibility for an annual incentive plan and a comprehensive benefits package supporting work-life balance and well-being.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 10-12 years of investment writing experience with institutional fixed income products, preferably Series 7 certification, knowledge of Emerging Markets Debt, strong macro and microeconomics understanding, and excellent communication skills.
Career development
Virtus offers professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Work environment and culture
The company promotes an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment with a focus on employee engagement, well-being, and community impact, supporting a hybrid work schedule.
Company information
Virtus Investment Partners is a fast-growing investment firm combining large firm resources with an entrepreneurial culture, delivering high-quality investment strategies and value to shareholders and clients.
Team overview
The Senior Financial Writer will join a dynamic, highly integrated Marketing Team working closely with investment professionals, product specialists, marketing, sales, and analytics teams.
Job location and travel
The position is based in either the NYC or Boston office with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence three days a week, subject to business needs.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work directly with portfolio managers and contribute to a wide range of investment marketing materials, including digital and social media content, in a highly matrixed environment.
Company overview
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. is a multi-manager asset management firm that provides investment solutions across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternatives. The company generates revenue through management fees based on assets under management (AUM) and performance fees. Founded in 2008, Virtus has grown through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, enhancing its product offerings and expanding its distribution network. The firm emphasizes a multi-boutique approach, allowing its affiliated managers to operate autonomously while benefiting from centralized resources.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight extensive experience in investment writing, specifically for institutional fixed income products, showcasing your ability to develop diverse content such as white papers, market insights, and digital copy for social media like LinkedIn and Twitter.
Emphasize collaboration skills with investment professionals, portfolio managers, and marketing teams, as well as your capability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, audience-appropriate communications that align with Virtus' goal of delivering value to clients and shareholders.
Apply through multiple channels including Virtus Investment Partners' corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application's visibility and ensure you reach recruiters and hiring managers.
Connect with current employees in the marketing or fixed income divisions at Virtus on LinkedIn; ice breakers could include commenting on recent Virtus market insights or asking about their experience integrating compliance feedback into content development.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'investment writing,' 'fixed income,' 'portfolio management collaboration,' 'compliance,' and 'digital content creation' to improve your chances of passing initial screening algorithms.
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