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    Associate - Content & Communications

    Ref : Associate - Content & Communications

    Job Type : Full-time/Permanent

    Location : London

    Salary : £Competitive

    ISLA is looking for an Associate – Content & Communications  (salary dependent upon experience and skillset) to join the London-based trade association on a full-time basis. 

    Role Summary

    ISLA’s Content & Communications Associate provides vital day-to-day support in the delivery of the International Securities Lending Association’s (ISLA) marketing and communications strategy. This is a generalist role requiring a blend of creative flair and technical execution. The successful candidate will manage a variety of content-related tasks, including social media management, digital mailings, website maintenance, and brand asset design.

    About ISLA

    The International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) is the leading industry association representing the common interests of securities lending and financing market participants, including agent lenders, beneficial owners, intermediaries, and buyside institutions, banks and broker dealers. ISLA works with members, policymakers, regulators and other stakeholders to promote a safe, efficient and future-ready securities finance market through advocacy, regulatory analysis, best practice & standard setting, market solutions, and thought leadership.

    Key Responsibilities

    Communications & Copywriting

    • Content Creation: Support the creation of engaging content for a range of channels and audiences, including ISLA news, press releases, on-site event communications and regulatory updates.
    • Editorial Support: Support the delivery of relevant content such as blogs and industry insights; proofread and edit pieces authored by other stakeholders to ensure a high standard of publication.
    • Campaign Coordination: Manage the publication schedule for the Association, ensuring the timely delivery of newsletters and other publications.

    Design & Digital Marketing

    • Visual Content: Create high-quality digital assets and social media cards using Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) to maintain a strong visual identity.
    • Brand Management: Maintain and enforce corporate brand guidelines across all platforms, including master presentation slides, corporate merchandise, and business cards.
    • Web & CRM: Update website content via the CMS (WordPress) and the marketing module within HubSpot CRM, including template and media libraries.
    • Social Media: Execute the social media strategy, focusing on platforms like LinkedIn to increase engagement and promote ISLA’s core messages.

    General Support

    • Idea Generation: Contribute input and ideas on ways to promote ISLA’s messages, such as new channels and mediums.
    • Project Support: Provide ad-hoc support for ongoing projects such as ISLA and its affiliate entity, ISLA Americas events, and external speaking engagements.
    • Administration: Maintain marketing folders on OneDrive/SharePoint and support the development of improvements to the ISLA website.

    Skills & Experience

    •  Up to 3 years experience in a marketing or communications role with a demonstrable interest in financial services.
    • Proven experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, and HubSpot CRM or similar.
    • Familiarity with relevant AI tools (Design and LLMs)  to support delivery of tasks where appropriate
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluent in English with the ability to adapt writing styles for different stakeholders and levels of seniority
    • Strong understanding of digital marketing trends, SEO tools (e.g., Yoast), and social media platform management
    • Excellent proofreading skills and a meticulous approach to brand consistency
    • Excellent organisational, project management & execution skills – ability to work on multiple deliverables, prioritise workload appropriately and meet deadlines, and provide regular progress updates to key stakeholders (e.g. around timeliness of corporate communications – sequencing and publication).
    • A flexible, proactive approach and ‘can-do’ mindset.
    • Accountable for deliverables and works in a transparent & collaborative manner.
    • A team-player with willingness to support others when required and adapt to changing needs and priorities.

    Desirable

    • Experience in financial services is highly desirable, with a specific interest in or knowledge of securities financing being a significant advantage

    Terms & Application

    • Contract: Permanent, full time.
    • Organisational structure: This role will report to ISLA Global Communications Director, within the broader ISLA Global Events, Content & Communications team.
    • Level: Associate
    • Location: London (occasional overseas travel may be needed). Hybrid working arrangements.
    • Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.
    • Benefits: Competitive market-based package.

     

    To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter by Wednesday 27 May to ISLA Recruitment: recruitment@islaemea.org

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