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As Channel continues to expand and grow its asset portfolio, the role of Senior Marketing Manager is more important than ever. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the marketing strategy for Channel. They will have a strong focus on developing the Channel brand to acquire new customers.

Status: Permanent

Working hours: Monday - Friday

40 hours per week; 8:30am- 5:30pm

Location: Office based; 77 Charlotte Street, London W1T 4PW with some flexibility to work remotely. International travel may also be required

Reporting to: CFO

Salary: Circa 70k per annum + attractive benefits package + long term incentive scheme subject to experience

Are you:

Seeking an opportunity to play a key role in developing and implementing the marketing strategy for Channel. An experienced marketing professional ideally in financial services?? Able to demonstrate a successful track record in your marketing plans Wanting to step into a brand new role and shape Channel's future? Wanting to be part of a growing business in the dynamic environment of private credit and innovation economy

Do you have:

Established success in marketing management ideally within financial services Proven knowledge of social media marketing and familiarity with a variety of platforms including SEO, UX, analytics and CMS? Established experience in developing and implementing successful social media strategies, proven graphic design skills, a marketing qualification?

We would love to hear from you.

The opportunity:

This is a senior marketing management role in the company where you can have significant influence in the development of the business using your knowledge and experience. You will be expected to get stuck in from day one:



Responsibilities of the Senior Marketing Manager are as follows:

Create and action the Channel marketing plan. Own, lead and manage all marketing activities at Channel. Promote and enhance Channel's brand and solutions via a cohesive visual identity to attract and retain clients. Raise Channel's profile as a Fund Manager in the Private Credit market. Manage Channel's social media strategies and assist to build the Group's brand across all social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram) forming a multichannel distribution strategy (social, paid, events + email). Create lead generation for Channel. Undertake market and competitor research and segmentation. Lead Channel's brand management through content creation on relevant social platforms, advertising and promotional products in a visual cohesive manner, public relations, and solutions development. To be an Ambassador for Channel.

Who are we?

Established in 2007, Channel is a recognised funding partner of choice, having facilitated over $12bn of transactions to the alternative finance sector.


With a pristine regulatory and compliance track record, we actively look to provide working capital funding for SMEs and to also enable alternative lenders who operate in the SME space, to grow their portfolios of B2B lending products. Channel provides financing structures from $3m up to $150m in the US, Canada, EU and UK, and GCC region.


We apply environmental, social and governance (ESG) scorecards to identify forward looking risks across the globe.

What can we offer you?

Our people are at the core of what we do. Channel's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. We also offer the opportunity to participate in the future success of the company via equity participation schemes.


Channel is based in the vibrant and thriving City of London. We are located on Charlotte Street W1, minutes away from Goodge Street tube station. It is a modern, open plan workspace that encourages learning & development and a sense of camaraderie.

Culture & personal development

We're a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don't believe in squashing people's individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. That's why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself.


We'll give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether that's through allowing you to "access all areas" across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan, we'll make sure your talents are being nurtured. Our simple values of adaptability, teamwork, integrity and problem solving are vital to our successes at Channel; if you value these as well too, please join our team and share in our journey as we continue to grow.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who has:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 5+ years managing B2B marketing programs -

essential

Professional marketing qualification -

essential

Experience of developing and implementing successful social media strategies -

essential

Proven graphic design skills including Adobe suite -

essential

Experience with multiple facets of marketing including digital program management, marketing-driven lead gen, brand management and marketing communications -

essential

Experience of building and presenting business cases for marketing plans -

essential

Stakeholder management experience -

essential

Right to work in the UK -

essential

Previous experience working in the financial services sector is -

preferable

You will have:

In-depth knowledge of marketing ideally within asset management, fintech In depth knowledge of social media marketing Strong grounding in SEO, UX, analytics + CMS platforms Excellent IT skills including PowerPoint Excellent customer service skills Professional, polite and confident customer service and presentation skills, pleasant and friendly style with ability to adapt your style to different customers and stakeholders Organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines including events Attention to detail skills Problem solving skills Numerical skills Communicate clearly and effectively; verbally and written including reports and thought leadership articles A proactive approach and experience of using your own initiative and 'thinking on your feet' - ability to make sound customer related decisions and respond quickly to customer needs. Commercial mindset; ability to negotiate and manage a contract or budget. Awareness of and adherence to confidentiality.


As a person, you will be a team player - we are a small business and don't just look after our own departments; we look after each other too, to ensure that the whole business is successful. You will be creative but methodical in your thinking - our creative strategy and decisions are always led by well-informed research and data. You will be confident and take ownership of your decisions.


At Channel we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, motivated and able to be themselves. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.



We would love to hear from you