Head of Marketing, Motley Fool Asset Management

Who are we?

Motley Fool Asset Management (MFAM) brings The Motley Fool's decades of investing expertise to professionally managed ETFs, helping investors put our long-term, high-conviction investing philosophy to work without having to manage individual stocks themselves. As a growing business within The Motley Fool, we combine the entrepreneurial spirit of a scaling asset manager with the strength of a trusted financial brand.

We're passionate about thoughtful investing, continuous improvement, and delivering an exceptional experience for our clients- and we're looking for people who are excited to help shape what's next.

What would you do in this role?

We are seeking an experienced Head of Marketing to lead the marketing function for our growing ETF asset management firm. This is a senior role for a marketer equally comfortable setting strategy and executing hands-on. You will own the marketing program end-to-end, driving brand awareness, advisor and retail investor engagement, and AUM growth across our ETF suite, working closely with the President and Director of Operations, distribution, portfolio management, and legal and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

Develop and evolve the firm's marketing strategy across retail investor and professional advisor/RIA audiences, translating business goals into actionable plans with clear timelines and KPIs

Build and maintain a firm-wide marketing calendar covering campaigns, email sends, collateral deadlines, advisor calls, and compliance review windows — proactively briefing distribution teams ahead of investor communications

Identify and launch marketing partnerships with distribution partners, content platforms, and listing exchanges

Leadership & Team Development

Serve as the strategic marketing leader for MFAM, setting priorities, establishing operating rhythms, and ensuring the marketing function delivers against business goals

Lead, coach, and develop internal team members, agencies, and freelancers- providing clear direction, actionable feedback, and opportunities for growth

Build a high-performance marketing function by establishing scalable processes, clear ownership, and high standards for execution and accountability

Make thoughtful resourcing decisions, balancing internal capabilities, external partners, and emerging AI solutions as the business evolves

Foster strong cross-functional relationships, earning trust through collaboration, transparency, and reliable execution

Multi-Channel Execution

Own a comprehensive multi-channel program spanning email, digital advertising, social media, webinars, events, pitchbooks, and content marketing

Coordinate conferences, industry events, and quarterly advisor calls — managing logistics, messaging, and materials

Oversee PR efforts with external agency partners; support podcasting initiatives and direct response programs for retail investors

Collateral Production & Quality Control

Own the end-to-end collateral workflow — from briefing through design, copywriting, L&C review, Red Oak submission, and distribution

Serve as the firm's QC gatekeeper: review all materials with rigorous attention to data accuracy, language consistency, and regulatory compliance before publication

Run the automated collateral production process; maintain a version-controlled collateral library; manage the Morgan Stanley 4U platform

Publish fund data quarterly to eVestment, Wilshire, and other distribution databases; monitor the firm website for accuracy and freshness

Ensure advisor call recordings are pre-approved, reviewed, and published to the website without compliance surprises

Compliance & Regulatory Coordination

Build L&C review windows into every production schedule; own records-retention processes per firm and regulatory requirements

Demonstrate working knowledge of SEC/FINRA advertising rules applicable to registered investment advisers and ETF products

Budget Management

Own the marketing budget — tracking spend across channels, vendors, and campaigns to ensure the team operates on plan throughout the year

Manage agency, freelancer, and platform contracts; negotiate vendor agreements to maximize value and flag budget risks or overages proactively

Prepare budget reporting and reconciliation for leadership, with clear visibility into committed spend, actuals, and remaining capacity

Vendors & Analytics

Manage agency partners; recommend build vs. outsource decisions as the program scales

Track marketing KPIs via HubSpot, Google Analytics, or similar tools; report performance insights to leadership

AI & Technology Fluency

AI fluency is a core expectation of this role. The Head of Marketing is expected to leverage AI tools to elevate team output and apply sound editorial judgment before any AI-generated content reaches investors or compliance review.

Using AI to Work More Efficiently

Use AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Jasper) to accelerate drafts for marketing copy, emails, commentary, pitchbooks, and social content

Streamline repetitive production tasks — collateral updates, data population, distribution management — with AI-assisted workflows

Evaluate and recommend AI platforms that improve the team's efficiency across content, campaign management, and analytics

AI Literacy & Oversight

Apply rigorous editorial judgment to all AI-generated content — accuracy, compliance, and brand consistency are non-negotiable before publication

Establish internal guidelines for AI use in marketing, in coordination with legal and compliance; stay current on SEC/FINRA implications

Proactively brief leadership on emerging AI tools, risks, and competitive developments relevant to ETF marketing

What we're looking for

Required

6-10 years of financial services marketing experience, with meaningful experience in ETF, asset management, wealth management, or investment management marketing

Demonstrated success developing and executing integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns from strategy through execution, measurement, and optimization

Experience marketing investment products to financial advisors, RIAs, and/or retail investors within a regulated environment

Strong understanding of SEC and FINRA advertising regulations and experience partnering closely with Legal & Compliance throughout the marketing lifecycle

Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across Marketing, Distribution, Investments, Operations, and Compliance to deliver complex projects on time

Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality

Experience managing, coaching, and developing employees, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to establish processes and drive execution across multiple stakeholders

Experience owning marketing budgets, vendor relationships, and agency partnerships

Demonstrated ability to analyze campaign performance and use data to inform marketing strategy and optimization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex investment concepts into clear, compelling, and compliant marketing content

High level of accountability, ownership, and sound judgment with a collaborative, low-ego approach

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, Communications, or a related field

Preferred

Experience with eVestment, Wilshire, Red Oak, and the Morgan Stanley 4U platform

Background in marketing automation, PR, podcasting, or event management in financial services

Please note, no sponsorship is available for this position. You must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of these states for employment: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.

Below you’ll see a few of our perks, but check out our Careers Site for the complete list:

Flexible, remote work environment (*see our open states above)

No “vacation policy” (not to be confused with a “No vacation” policy)

Generous fully-paid parental leave

$1,000 annually to invest in stocks of your choice

Super low premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage

Comprehensive compensation package, including company equity

Annual Pay Range $140,000 — $165,000 USD

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