Marketing Specialist Financial Promotions
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: London, 3 days in office per week Tuesday - Thursday
Contract type - Temporary 3 Months
Keywords: Financial promotions, Compliance, Marketing approvals, Asset management, Stakeholder collaboration, Regulatory standards, Training development, Operational efficiency
Vanguard, a globally respected leader in asset management, is seeking a Marketing Specialist Financial Promotions to join their London-based team on a three-month contract. This opportunity places you at the heart of Vanguard’s marketing operations, where your expertise will ensure that all communications meet the highest standards of accuracy and compliance across the UK and Continental Europe. As part of the Strategic Planning and Operations function, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of marketing materials before they reach clients and stakeholders. Vanguard is renowned for its supportive culture, commitment to professional growth, and collaborative environment, making this an exceptional chance to contribute meaningfully while developing your own skills. If you are passionate about compliance, enjoy working with diverse teams, and thrive in environments where attention to detail is paramount, this role offers both challenge and reward within one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and execute the business approvals process for a broad spectrum of marketing materials including adverts, emails, articles, brochures, social media posts, videos, presentations, and event collateral to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Ensure all marketing communications strictly adhere to relevant regulatory standards as well as Vanguard’s internal compliance requirements before submission to Compliance for final review.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance and Financial Promotions teams to optimise approval workflows by identifying bottlenecks and implementing best practices for documentation.
• Identify opportunities to educate and upskill the wider marketing team on financial promotions rules by developing engaging training sessions and resources.
• Review existing training materials regularly to ensure they reflect current regulatory expectations and industry developments.
• Support additional strategic projects aimed at improving operational efficiency within the Marketing function by providing insights into process enhancements.
• Act as a dependable point of contact for stakeholders seeking guidance on financial promotions regulations or approval processes.
• Maintain meticulous records of approvals, feedback, and changes to ensure transparency throughout the business approvals process.
• Proactively monitor regulatory updates affecting financial promotions to keep internal policies aligned with external requirements.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated understanding of Financial Promotions regulations within asset management or related financial services sectors is essential for success in this position.
• Previous experience working in a marketing approvals, compliance, or financial promotions capacity where accuracy and adherence to standards were paramount.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with a commitment to maintaining high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills enabling you to explain complex regulatory concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven stakeholder management abilities that allow you to build trustful relationships across departments while facilitating collaborative problem-solving.
• A collaborative mindset paired with flexibility that enables you to support broader team initiatives beyond your core responsibilities when required.
• Experience developing or delivering training materials related to compliance or regulatory topics would be advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong organisational skills allowing you to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while keeping meticulous records of approvals and feedback loops.

What’s next:
Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your next rewarding career step awaits at Vanguard.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss further.
This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities

• Manage and execute the business approvals process for a broad spectrum of marketing materials including adverts, emails, articles, brochures, social media posts, videos, presentations, and event collateral to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Ensure all marketing communications strictly adhere to relevant regulatory standards as well as Vanguard’s internal compliance requirements before submission to Compliance for final review.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance and Financial Promotions teams to optimise approval workflows by identifying bottlenecks and implementing best practices for documentation.
• Identify opportunities to educate and upskill the wider marketing team on financial promotions rules by developing engaging training sessions and resources.
• Review existing training materials regularly to ensure they reflect current regulatory expectations and industry developments.
• Support additional strategic projects aimed at improving operational efficiency within the Marketing function by providing insights into process enhancements.
• Act as a dependable point of contact for stakeholders seeking guidance on financial promotions regulations or approval processes.
• Maintain meticulous records of approvals, feedback, and changes to ensure transparency throughout the business approvals process.
• Proactively monitor regulatory updates affecting financial promotions to keep internal policies aligned with external requirements