Marketing & Branding Specialist - job 1 of 2

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry.

Our People Team, part of the Intel department, focuses on delivering employee-first solutions to the business. We go all-out to understand and support our team member's needs, leverage data to gain insights and trends, and advance our human-capital-related applications for efficiency and consistency.  We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success. The People Team is comprised of Employee Experience, People Operations, Talent, and Training & Education. These groups work closely together to bring in the best talent for Team Belvedere and from day one, make sure that all team members have all the tools they need to succeed and develop through their tenure. 

Belvedere Trading is a rapidly growing proprietary trading firm seeking a Marketing & Branding Specialist that can assist with driving our employer brand strategy and talent marketing efforts.

In partnership with our Talent team, the Branding Specialist will help create engaging content that helps us tell our story while connecting with top talent in the trading industry.

The ideal candidate will also support all aspects of our Social Media platforms, internal communications, and online and print media. We’re looking for a candidate with unparalleled storytelling skills, has a deep understanding of digital marketing and social media, and excels at leveraging data to drive marketing and branding decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Create and manage content for our social media platforms
• Collaborate with our People team to create consistent messaging and branding across internal and external channels
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in both employer branding and marketing
• Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns across email, company website, and other digital platforms
• Develops elements of the marketing plan and/or the creation of marketing materials
• Work closely with stakeholders to drive DEI strategy and programs
• Study employer branding performance and provide insights to improve ROI
• Conduct market research and develop competitor brand profiles
• Assist in value-added special projects across various People Team functions

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communication, Graphic Design, or any other related field
• 1+ years of applicable marketing and branding experience
• Experience in photography, graphic design, and videography
• Expert knowledge of current social media platforms and trends
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe InDesign
• Organization and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize work and complete tasks with quick turnaround time
• Passion for content creation
• Must be a team player and work well collaborating with others
• Respect for office confidentiality
• Extra Credit: Experience with video editing or web design

Our ideal candidate has at least one year of Marketing, Communication, or Graphic Design experience. This role is a contract opportunity with the potential to convert to hire upon successful completion of projects. 

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.

We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.

Core Values

The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Iterative Innovation, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.

Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out to recruiting@belvederetrading.com.

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours.  

Occasional nights and weekends. 

Amount of Travel Required: Occasional travel to off-site events, conferences, and job fairs.

Physical: Ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time as well as the ability to lift 30 pounds

Sponsorship: Not available for this position.