Marketing Lead

Marketing LeadWheaton, IL | In Office with Hybrid FlexibilityYou could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.About the OpportunityA growing real estate investment firm is seeking a Marketing Lead to own its marketing and communications function from strategy through execution.This is a highly visible role for someone who can serve as a strategic partner to company leadership while remaining hands-on across investor communications, brand positioning, digital content, and presentation development.The Marketing Lead will work closely with leadership and Investor Relations to communicate the firm's investment strategy, portfolio performance, track record, and market positioning to institutional and high-net-worth investors.This is not a property-level or consumer-marketing position. The role is focused on corporate marketing, investor communications, and strengthening how an investment platform presents itself to the market.ResponsibilitiesOwn and evolve the firm's investor-facing narrative, messaging, and brand positioningDevelop pitch decks, offering memorandums, quarterly reports, annual updates, fundraising presentations, one-pagers, and whitepapersPartner with leadership and Investor Relations on fundraising initiatives, investor engagement, conferences, and roadshowsTranslate investment strategies, market data, and portfolio performance into clear and compelling contentEstablish and maintain brand standards, messaging frameworks, and presentation templatesOversee the company website, LinkedIn presence, email communications, announcements, and executive thought leadershipGather investment and portfolio updates from acquisitions, asset management, Investor Relations, and company leadershipWrite and edit content for presentations, websites, email campaigns, social media, press announcements, and executive biographiesManage outside designers, agencies, photographers, videographers, web developers, and other creative partnersBuild repeatable processes and workflows that allow the marketing function to scale with the organizationQualificationsSenior-level marketing experience within real estate investment, private equity, investment management, financial services, or another sophisticated B2B environmentExperience developing investor-facing presentations, reports, and marketing materialsExceptional writing, editing, messaging, and presentation-development skillsAbility to independently manage projects from initial strategy xhyhwjd through final executionComfortable partnering directly with senior executives and investment professionalsExperience managing outside agencies, designers, and creative vendorsStrong attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex financial or investment concepts clearlyWillingness to maintain a regular presence in the Wheaton officePreferred ExperienceDirect experience within real estate private equity or private creditFamiliarity with institutional and high-net-worth fundraisingExperience supporting fund launches, investor roadshows, quarterly reporting, or capital-raising initiativesKnowledge of website management, CRM campaigns, email marketing, and LinkedIn strategyExperience establishing brand guidelines and reusable marketing infrastructure