Senior Financial Writer

Virtus is dedicated to the success of employees and helping everyone on our team achieve their goals.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing organization with the resources of a large firm and the innovative environment of an entrepreneurial company that promotes collaboration and employee engagement. Every member of our team is empowered to make a tangible impact in delivering value for our shareholders and offering clients high-quality investment strategies to meet their financial needs.

Here, employees can thrive personally and professionally. Professional development opportunities help employees enhance their skills and grow in their careers. Meaningful financial rewards and a comprehensive package of benefits support employees at every stage of life and encourage work-life balance, and physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

We believe in the value of an inclusive and respectful work environment and are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.  Virtus and our investment managers offer opportunities across the country.

The Senior Financial Writer is responsible for developing and contributing to investment content for institutional and advisor audiences supporting Virtus’ sales and retention efforts for its fixed income strategies. As a key member of a dynamic and highly integrated Marketing Team, the individual will be responsible for writing, proofing, and editing collateral including, but not limited to, market insights, white papers, commentaries, product support pieces, presentations, email communications, online/digital, and social media. This individual will work closely with investment professionals, product specialists, marketing, sales, and performance analytics to provide value-added, differentiated, and actionable content for institutions, financial advisors, and clients. The individual will also manage projects to ensure effective messaging and positioning of Virtus’ investment management capabilities.

Please note that this position may be situated in our NYC or Boston office location. The selected individual will be required to work a hybrid schedule of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the office with the potential to change days as business needs arise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, write, edit, or proof content for a broad array of materials, including white papers, market insights, commentaries, product support pieces, brochures, presentations, e-mail communications, website content, and biographies.
• Synthesize content to produce succinct promotional and digital copy for use in social media applications, including blog posts for Twitter and LinkedIn.
• Collaborate with content stakeholders, investment professionals, and internal subject matter experts to establish key objectives, strategies, and themes for content.
• Translate complex ideas into compelling, audience and media-appropriate communications.
• Effectively interact directly with Portfolio Managers.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 10-12 years of investment writing experience specifically with institutional fixed income products.
• Series 7 preferred.
• Emerging Markets Debt instrument experience is helpful.
• Ability to be resourceful and independent.
• Technically sound on macro and microeconomics.
• Polished, professional presentation and communication style.
• Ability to transition from institutional to retail-focused investment products as needed.
• Collaborate with other writers, content providers, designers, and outside resources to effectively execute initiatives that are timely and relevant for our target audiences.
• Research and source necessary data, working with internal resources, as well as external research tools.
• Interface with compliance and address compliance and FINRA comments identified during the collateral development process.
• Work in a highly matrixed environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams across the broader organization to attain business objectives.

The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $165,000.

The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan.