Brand and Communications Associate

Who is Futuregrowth?

Futuregrowth has been South Africa's leading developmental, responsible and fixed-income investor for over 25 years. We manage a range of fixed interest and development funds and play a key leadership role in the South African asset management industry. We are committed to investing our clients' funds in a responsible manner, with the interests of our clients always coming first.

Purpose of the position

The Brand and Communications Associate will support the Marketing Manager in managing all brand touchpoints and ensuring consistent, high-quality communication across channels. This role requires exceptional writing skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of brand management within a business and financial services environment. The successful candidate will ensure that all internal and external communications reflect the brand's tone, values, and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining brand consistency, contribute to the voice and tone of Futuregrowth communication, and enhance Futuregrowth's visibility and reputation.

Key responsibilities of the position

1. Proofreading, editing and writing:

o Writing, editing, and proofreading content for fund reports, client communications, event materials, and marketing collateral.

o Developing and maintaining staff bios, press releases, client letters, and holding statements.

o Supporting the development and maintenance of the brand style guide.

o Ensuring all content aligns with Futuregrowth's tone, brand guidelines and regulatory requirements.

o Developing and formalizing optimal editing processes and service-level agreements with other teams in the business.

o Providing backup support to the Content Specialist when needed.

o Adapting research and sourcing material to suit various audiences and platforms.

2. Brand Management:

o Compiling and coordinating brochures, reports, and branded documents.

o Liaising with design and content teams to ensure timely delivery of marketing assets.

o Assisting with event communications including invitations, blurbs, and post-event summaries.

o Working closely with design teams to ensure visual alignment with brand standards, including providing the copy for design work and brief completion.

o Conducting ongoing competitor benchmarking to evaluate Futuregrowth's positioning and offerings, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Knowledge and experience required

o Minimum of 3 years' experience in writing, editing, and brand communication,

o Journalism, financial or publishing background would be advantageous.

o Basic understanding of financial markets and the asset management industry

Technical/ professional qualifications:

o Bachelor's degree in marketing or journalism, or equivalent communications qualification.

Key behaviours and competencies:

o Excellent planning, time management and organizing skills.

o High attention to detail and quality

o Inclination for collaboration and teamwork.

o Self-motivation, discipline and diligence.

o Curiosity and willingness to learn.

o Demonstrable drive, purpose and initiative.

o Independent thinker and able to think creatively; and

o Strong verbal and written communication skills

The ideal candidate should be:

o Comfortable working in-office in an open-plan environment;

o Passionate about brand storytelling and communication;

o Values integrity, accountability, and teamwork;

o Enjoys regular team interaction; and

o Align with Futuregrowth's values and ethics.

Recruitment process

Selected candidates will need to attend a series of competency-based interviews/activities

and a psychometric assessment.