Job Description Summary
or over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.
In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.
We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.
We are seeking a German-speaking Marketing Manager to cover the DACH region (Germany, Switzerland & Austria) who will be responsible for executing our marketing plan and promoting our brand and investment strategies to support our business growth objectives, in both wealth and institutional channels, across the region. This role will report into the Head of Marketing, EMEA.
The ideal candidate is someone who is:
Proven in their ability to lead and complete successful marketing campaigns
Collaborative and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Experienced in managing events, marketing campaigns and media relations
Exceptionally organised with a strong focus on attention to detail
Driven to achieve flawless results
What you will do:
Implement marketing campaigns to promote our brand and investment strategies across institutional investors, wholesale/wealth channels, and high-net-worth individuals
Collaborate with sales/investor relations, investment specialists, and investment professionals to ensure alignment of marketing initiatives with business goals
Develop and implement local conference plans, manage budgets, and track return on investment for client events and paid media
Build, translate, review, and edit content for press releases, byline articles, keynote presentations, and other associated content
Develop and implement PR plans, oversee media agencies, and assess Share of Voice results
Track, measure, and report on the efficiency of marketing activities
And other responsibilities as required
What you bring:
Experience in asset management, financial services, or private equity marketing across the DACH region
Knowledge in Asset Management and/ or Private Market products/ solutions
Proven experience working in global organizations and collaborating across geographies
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Native German speaker, fluent in English
Education Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience:
10+ years of experience in B2B marketing, with specific expertise in completing marketing campaigns across paid, earned, and owned media