Senior Retail Financial Writer

Our client is a well-known asset management firm with over 30 years of experience in the industry.  They are seeking a Senior Retail Financial Writer to create marketing materials. Please read carefully before applying to this position.  Walker Forestis an executive search firm specializing in a very narrow area of the asset management industry.  Please do not forward your resume in response to this career posting unless you have the specific asset management industry background as described. Duties and Responsibilities:· Create whitepapers and thought leadership pieces· Create investment and attribution commentary· Create marketing brochures, presentations, monthly and quarterly reports and factsheets· Develop and enhance brand positioning Background Requirements:· 7+ years of writing experience within asset management with 3+ years of retail focused writing· Thorough understanding of mutual fund and separately managed accounts (SMA’s)· Understanding of RIA/wire house market place· BA/BS in English, Marketing, Journalism or a related field.  MBA or CFA a plus Location:  ChicagoMetro Area Keywords: MARCOM, Marketing Communication, White Paper, Brochures, Fact Sheets, Commentary, Marketing Materials, Pitch Books, Mutual Fund Writer, Shareholder Communications, Asset Management, Research, Newsletters, Copy Writer, Edit, Mutual Funds, SMA, Separately Managed Accounts If you feel you are qualified for this position, please send your resume in Word format to Hope@WalkerForest.com and reference the title “Senior Retail Financial Writerâ€�.  Also, please feel free to forward this to an industry contact. MRINetwork, one of the world's largest search and recruitment organizations, has over 1,000 offices in more than 35 countries. Each office is a single point of contact that allows candidates to access high-quality positions virtually anywhere in the world. MRINetwork recruiters are industry specialists who typically have real-world experience in the industries they serve. LOCATION: Chicago, IL 60601 JOB CATEGORY: Accounting/Finance/Insurance TYPE: Full Time, Employee JOB REFCODE: 90908 COMPANY: Walker Forest CONTACT NAME: Hope PHONE: (803) 581-3100 EMAIL: Apply by Email