Director, Institutional Client Marketing

Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid)

$137K/yr – $196K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years exp

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Lead the global institutional marketing strategy for NYLIM by shaping cross-functional programs, guiding market positioning, and driving growth through coordinated campaigns across investment teams, distribution, and compliance.

  • Owns and advances the global institutional marketing strategy and cross-functional campaigns
  • Drives differentiated messaging and go-to-market programs for institutional clients

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with colleagues across marketing, distribution, communications and compliance to shape and advance the global institutional marketing strategy, aligning marketing priorities with business objectives and growth opportunities.
  • Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in institutional and insurance asset management marketing, providing strategic guidance on market positioning, client trends, competitive dynamics, and go-to-market opportunities.
  • Lead the development of integrated marketing strategies and thought leadership initiatives that strengthen New York Life Investment Management's positioning across institutional client segments, with a particular focus on Insurance Asset Management.
  • Partner with investment teams, affiliate boutiques, product management, consultant relations, and distribution leadership to develop differentiated messaging and integrated go-to-market strategies across public and private market investment capabilities.
  • Lead highly complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives across investment affiliates, regional marketing teams, and global distribution partners to drive coordinated execution and business impact.
  • Evaluate market trends, competitive intelligence, and marketing performance to inform strategic recommendations, optimize marketing investments, and demonstrate marketing's contribution to commercial outcomes.
  • Influence senior business stakeholders through strategic marketing counsel, helping align marketing priorities with evolving client needs and business objectives.
  • Ensure institutional marketing programs and communications comply with applicable regulatory and governance standards while maintaining brand consistency and integrity.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of marketing experience within asset management, institutional investment management, insurance asset management, or related financial services sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of insurance general account investing, private credit, private equity, real assets, infrastructure, and other alternative investment strategies.
  • Experience marketing both public and private market investment capabilities to institutional audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex investment concepts into compelling client-focused narratives.
  • Recognized expertise in institutional asset management marketing with demonstrated experience developing strategic marketing programs that drive business growth.
  • Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build trusted partnerships across investment teams, distribution, product management, affiliate boutiques, and executive stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success navigating highly complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives within a global, matrixed organization.
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate market insights into differentiated positioning, go-to-market strategies, and commercial opportunities.
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, analytical, and project management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; MBA, CAIA, or other advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

  • We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs.

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.6M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
19.2%
Direct
55.2%
Referral
23.3%
Social
0.9%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~822

Marketing Team

Median Career Experience
22 years
Median Tenure
5 years
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