ThinkMarkets is a global online brokerage firm, specializing in providing multi-asset trading solutions to thousands of clients around the world. With our flagship ThinkTrader platform, we allow our clients to trade the world 24-hours a day. Our mission is to disrupt the brokerage industry by allowing access to global markets and thousands of products to allow our clients to trade the world in the palm of their hand. We use the latest technologies to give traders seamless access to our proprietary trading platforms. Our Chicago office is in the heart of the financial district in the Loop, and is made up by our Leadership, IT, Analytics, and R&D teams. 

We are seeking a Head of Content to join our rapidly growing global workforce in Chicago, to lead content strategy for ThinkMarkets, ensuring the highest-quality content across all marketing channels, to drive engagement with our target audience. Reporting to the VP, Marketing & Brand Strategy, the Head of Content will build out a comprehensive content plan, taking the lead on both strategy and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute a strategic content plan and editorial calendar for our global business
• Ensure all content fits within the ThinkMarkets tone and brand and adheres to strong editorial standards
• Establish creditability, define messaging and build thought leadership within the trading and investing industry
• Develop a content roadmap that builds the ThinkMarkets brand and engages clients on our platform and drives acquisitions
• Develop a robust library of content to be utilized across marketing assets easily
• Take a data-focused approach to inform smart content creation choices to engage and grow audiences
• Analyze content performance and use insights to produce better content and stay ahead of market needs
• Partner closely with entire global Marketing, Sales and Product teams to understand the needs and priorities of each team
• Partner with third parties, including research firms and analysts, to create content that resonates with our target audience

Requirements:

• 7+ years managing content and brand tone
• Experience within the financial trading and investing industry a must
• International experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Marketing or other related field
• Extraordinary written communication skills: able to consolidate sophisticated ideas into clear, succinct executive summaries
• Experience with video production, podcasts, and other content channels
• Ability to effectively communicate to, present to, influence, or befriend all levels within an organization
• Outstanding listening and writing skills and a keen ability to translate complex concepts into simple, persuasive language

Our Benefit Offerings:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Transit deduction options
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• 401k and Roth 401k (retirement planning) options available and competitive company match
• Generous Paid Holidays
• Monthly gym reimbursement
• Fresh beverages and snacks in office

**Please submit a portfolio along with your resume and cover letter; if your portfolio requires a password, please add it along with the link. Applications without a portfolio submitted will not be considered.**