Communications Manager

2 weeks ago


Tygervalley, South Africa Sanlam Full time

Who we are?
Sanlam Investments Group is one of South Africa’s largest investment management companies. We have a performance history spanning over 100 years, and offer a range of investment and financial planning solutions to protect and grow the long-term wealth of our clients.

**We take particular pride in**:

- Sanlam’s longevity and innovation
- People, teamwork and values
- A culture of diversity and commitment to growing our own timber
- Our robust, tested and proven pragmatic investment process and philosophy

Our local and offshore investment products cover the full investment spectrum: active and passive; single and multi-manager - both locally and internationally. Our active funds range are managed according to our pragmatic value investing style.

Sanlam Investments Cluster

Sanlam Investments consists of some of South Africa's leading investment and wealth management businesses and is based in Cape Town, with a presence in Sub-Saharan Africa, the United Kingdom and Europe. What will you do?

Key Responsibilities

Support the formulation of internal and external (including client facing) communication strategies and the development of an annual communication plan.
Conceptualise, plan, implement and monitor internal and/or external communications programmes with the objective of influencing the perceptions of targeted stakeholders and enhancing the image and reputation.
Generate or edit copy; for, but not limited to, owned digital platforms such as social media and web, internal communications, PR & media, client channels and external facing annual/biannual reports. This involves working closely with multiple points of contact across the business, including portfolio managers, investment teams, client groups, client operations and marketing.
Measure, monitor and strategically report on Communications activities.
Spearhead both traditional PR and digital media executions - such as podcasts and videos.
Conceptualise opportunities and communications campaigns to support Distribution go-to-market strategies.
Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of communications programs and understand how to use the data for continuous improvement. What will make you successful in this role?

**Minimum Requirements**:
Degree, preferably at a post graduate level in Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Investor Relations or similar, with a major in English.
A qualification in, or working knowledge of Financial Markets, Economics or similar would be preferred, although not essential.
At least five years’ experience as a Communications professional (public relations, corporate affairs, journalism, investor relations, business management, etc.) with demonstrated success in a communications role in Financial Services - preferably Asset Management.
Exceptional writing and editing skills with a strong command of the English language. Investments writing experience will be advantageous.
The ability to produce new content or edit existing investment copy for a range of different audiences, across many different platforms is essential.

**Technical Competencies**:
Strategy development.
Strong decision-making abilities.
Ability to work with people at all levels across the company.
Agency management.
A very high degree of customer orientation as well as a clearly developed ability for working in a team, with a clear result-oriented focus.
An entrepreneurial spirit which is essential for picking up new projects.
Ability to proactively identify communication opportunities.
Proven experience in coordinating media activities within the financial services industry.
Excellent organisational skills, team-oriented attitude, ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks from multiple sources.
Excellent writing, editing and oral communication skills; experience writing in clear journalistic style.
Good understanding of digital communication tools and the optimisation thereof.
Understanding and knowledge of asset management industry as well as project management experience would be advantages.

**Behavioral Competencies**:
Energetic and flexible.
A meticulous team player and proactive individual who is results driven.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Excellent co-ordination and organisational skills.
Deadline driven with the ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work.
Ability to work within a fast paced and pressurised environment.
A high performing, driven individual.
Values and culture orientated.
Flexible, collaborative and adaptable. Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Ma



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