Morgan Stanley is looking to hire a Assistant Marketing Manager (International Firmwide Marketing) based in London. This varied role requires a creative, collaborative individual to support the execution of an integrated marketing plan and associated campaigns aligned to business objectives.

The successful candidate will be passionate about marketing, and will have experience of brand management, content, creative development and digital. They will also be comfortable working alongside and partnering with marketing colleagues globally to support team objectives, as well as stakeholders from a variety of local business units.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. We can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

What will you be doing?

• Support the Firmwide Marketing Executive Director on marketing campaigns across various initiatives and business lines.
• Communicate with stakeholders in a timely manner and share status updates, results, and insights.
• Manage the International Marketing annual roadmap calendar ensuring that it is accurate and updated.
• Oversee the content approval process, managing stakeholder expectations and timelines.
• Work closely with the firm's internal Creative Studio to develop and deliver creative assets, templates, and collateral for key campaigns and to assist local teams.
• Provide brand oversight and governance regionally and work closely with the Firm's internal Creative Studio.
• Support the regional implementation of our employer brand proposition.
• Support HR with talent acquisition with marketing strategy and execution, especially across Campus campaigns.
• Coordinate and manage the execution of EMEA firmwide digital signage.
• Manage the branded merchandise strategy for EMEA, including the relationship with the vendor, governance and selection of products, brand approvals and internal communication.
• Draft briefs, and coordinate local photo and video shoots, setting clear objectives, liaising with photographers/vendors.
• Manage all aspects of the regional photo library.
• Support the management of regional MS.com pages by advising on content and UX and keeping content up to date.
• Contribute to internal communications campaigns to engage employees for marketing campaigns.
• Where appropriate/needed represent for our International Marketing colleagues at meetings and facilitate communication amongst wider Marketing colleagues, particularly in Asia.
• Support our Industrial Placement Student facilitating an environment which contributes to their learning and longer-term career development.
• Proactively keep up-to-speed with global marketing strategy and act as a brand ambassador for Firmwide Marketing locally.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience across marketing, brand management, content, creative development, and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in a large financial, professional or insurance services organization or creative/marketing agency. Previous experience in asset management would be a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment, while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Proactive and creative self-starter, with a 'can do' attitude and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work tactically when required and take up ad-hoc requests and projects that come up.
• Strong attention to detail in pursuit of thoroughness and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; copywriting skills are a plus.
• Understanding of the creative briefing process and experience developing creative assets working with internal and external agencies.

Where will you be working?

The International Firmwide Marketing team has responsibility for building and maintaining the Firm's brand across EMEA and APAC. This role reports to the Executive Director International Firmwide Marketing (based in London) and will suit a someone who enjoys a varied role, is organized and builds strong relationships. Specifically, the role involves close collaboration and co-ordination with various teams, including Brand and Digital in New York, and our wider International Marketing colleagues based in Hong Kong, Mumbai and Tokyo. The candidate will also work closely with Internal Comms and HR supporting talent acquisition and retention across paid, owned and earned channels.

Flexible work statement:

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Internal Applicants:

Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.

Equal opportunities statement:

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.