Intern - Marketing & Event Management / Marketing and Communications Executive

Job description

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Amundi is Europe's largest asset manager by assets under management and ranks in the top 10 (1) globally. Thanks to the integration of Pioneer Investments, it now manages over 1.3 trillion (2) euros of assets across 6 main investment hubs (3). Amundi offers its clients in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and the Americas a wealth of market expertise and a full range of capabilities across the active, passive and real assets investment universes. Headquartered in Paris, and listed since November 2015, Amundi is the 1st asset manager in Europe by market capitalization and the 5th globally (4).

Leveraging the benefits of its increased scope and size, Amundi has the ability to offer new and enhanced services and tools to its clients. Thanks to its unique research capabilities and the skills of 5,000 team members and market experts based in 37 countries, Amundi provides retail, institutional and corporate clients with innovative investment strategies and solutions tailored to their needs, targeted outcomes and risk profiles.

1. Source IPE “Top 400 asset managers” published in June 2017 and based on AUM as of end December 2016.
2. Source: Pro forma Amundi and Pioneer Investments combined figures as of end December 2016
3. Investment hubs: Boston, Dublin, London, Milan, Paris and Tokyo
4. Based on market capitalization as of 04/30/2017  

Reference number

2018-32847  

Publication date

09/09/2018

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Asset Management

Complementary business types

Types of Jobs - Others

Contract type

Internship/Trainee

Term (in months)

12

Expected start date

03/09/2018

Management position

No

Job summary

Purpose of the job:

To manage all elements of UK Marketing Events from planning to implementation and post production administration. This role also involves managing marketing materials and supplies, and assisting with press relations and internal and external communications when required. 

Principle Accountabilities:

Event Management

Responsible for the management of all UK & Ireland events
Responsible for the management of the UK Marketing and Communications budget
Work with the Institutional, Corporate, Distribution and Global Consultant Relations teams in the UK to maximise marketing event opportunities including conferences, trade shows and seminars
Use creativity and innovation to deliver engaging and well attended events that actively attract new business and support sales activities in the UK e.g. hospitality events and bi-annual client parties
Responsible for all aspects of event production including event plans, set up, attendance and breakdown
Coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and resolve issues to ensure that all events run smoothly and to budget
Manage invitations, collate responses and create detailed guest lists for events
Represent the organisation in a profession manner when interacting face-to-face with clients at events
Write and issue internal communications on events to the group when appropriate   
Understand and follow FCA regulations concerning client entertainment
Work with the Amundi central events team in Paris when required, often providing support for Paris led events that take place in the UK

Marketing

Ensure the content and styling of UK staff biographies and photo portraits adhere to group policy, thus including running yearly photographic sessions for staff
Manage the ordering, allocation and shipment of all Amundi merchandise in the UK and ensure its in line with brand guidelines
Organise and manage the print and distribution of marketing materials in the UK
Work with the sales teams to organise appropriate content on marketing platforms in the UK e.g. Asset TV
Provide support to the central marketing teams in Paris when required

PR

PR Activity reporting (interview track record/ad hoc reports)
Research on media and journalists
Participating in regular regional communication coordination/PR agency update calls
Assistance with press engagement on social media
Assistance with press events organization

Job location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Desired profile

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Strong academic record with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (preferably in Marketing or Event Management);

Required skills

9-12 months of experience in Marketing and Events
Excellent verbal (phone & face to face) and written communication skills are a must;
Strong organization, project management and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail;
Creative thinker and pro-active problem solver,
Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously
Experience of working within an events/marketing related role would be advantageous;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook);
Design software knowledge a plus (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, InCopy).
Familiarity with, or a keen interest in, financial markets is a strong plus;
The ideal candidate would have strong interpersonal skills, be flexible and work well under pressure.

Languages

Fluent written and verbal English is essential