Strategic Marketing Analyst Structured Finance

About the RoleStrategic Marketing serves as a connection point between portfolio management distribution and all areas of the Marketing organization. Team members serve as point people on product positioning messaging and execution as well as extensive data reporting and analysis. The team also works closely with investment team members on product planning and the TeamStrategic Marketing team members take responsibility for coverage of specific asset classes and associated firm investment capabilities. This position will be assigned coverage for our Structured Finance and Disciplined Alpha suite of products and focus their efforts on supporting those strategies. Job ResponsibilitiesMarketing interface for institutional sales channels. Work with the Structured Finance and Disciplined Alpha teams on data analysis requests marketing communications product planning and other marketing initiativesGenerate customized responses and reports for Institutional sales channelsServe as resource working on a wide variety of portfolio data reporting analysis and quality control. Portfolio data of this nature is utilized in a variety of contexts including RFPs RFIs presentations consultant databases and in response to many ad hoc inquiries. Build and support product messaging within pitchbooks RFP language and other deliverables Work with Marketing Information to evaluate and manage customized presentation requests (what why messaging edits etc.) Collaborate with the Global Communications & Marketing Information groups to perform quality control and review of marketing collateral Actively participate in preparation of quarter-end deliverablesSupport production of product and distribution plans Work with product teams on product planning strategy definition positioning distribution opportunities Coordinate and project manage new product development as appropriate working with product management and the product teamsDevelop competitive intelligence and other value add investment analysis to support sales process with particular focus on Structured Finance and Disciplined Alpha capabilitiesActionable intelligence of broad market landscapes and market opportunity set Generate sales specific product comparisons vulnerable competitor analysis and product positioning in the market place using third party analytical tools Interface closely with Sales Consultant Relations and Client Service in terms of utilizationDevelopment of value-added statistical analysis to highlight absolute relative and risk-adjusted performance vs. peers and market indices under various market conditionsWork with Corporate Communications concerning public relations external presentations and web cast contentLiaise with Technology and the product teams to develop and ensure quality control of various data management processes. These efforts require strong project management and problem solving resource responsible for supporting Sales in their efforts to market our Structured Finance and Disciplined Alpha strategiesWork effectively with internal and external constituentsLiaising with Loomis legal department to ensure compliance with standard and customized data and presentation requestsProvide timely information as needed for both Loomis (US London and Singapore) and Natixis Reporting Relationship Deputy Head of Global MarketingQualifications & Education Requirements7-10 years investment management experience within product management or marketing strategy consulting relationship management due diligence or other relevant areas. Strong knowledge of fixed income markets MBA and/or CFA is desirableProject management skillsStrong quantitative/analytical ability including expertise in software packages such as Excel Bloomberg Zephyr Morningstar and eVestment. Marketing strategy experience a strong plusAbility to effectively interact with and influence senior level portfolio management distribution and operating executivesGreat attention to detailComfortable managing numerous deadlines in a fast-paced environmentCollaborative team-oriented styleProactive can-do attitudeAdditional RequirementsThe position follows a hybrid schedule with two days work from home and three days work from Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position is $80000 - $140000 USD. Your starting salary will be based on your experience skills qualifications and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award which is based on individual and company addition to your compensation you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and financial security.