Content Manager

Confidential Jobs; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Content Manager to anchor and lead our global content function. You will supervise a small team of writers, ensuring high-quality articles, market updates, and educational guides are technically precise and resonate with active traders.

This hands-on leadership role reports to Head of Global Marketing. Mandarin proficiency is required to liaise with APAC stakeholders, while you drive editorial oversight, content calendars, and collaboration with SEO and

Qualifications

• Experience creating content in financial services (brokerage, banking, crypto).
• Deep understanding of Forex, CFDs and financial markets.
• Excellent English writing; translate data into engaging narratives.
• Mandarin proficiency to liaise with APAC/China stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Research and write high-quality articles, blogs, and market updates on Forex, CFDs, and global markets.
• Lead and mentor a team of junior content writers with rigorous editorial oversight.
• Act as the final quality filter for technical accuracy and market relevance.
• Own the content calendar and improve workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with SEO and Research/Education teams for alignment with goals.
• Establish reporting on content performance and ROI with actionable insights.

Skills

Content marketing

Editorial leadership

Mentoring

Financial markets

English writing

Mandarin

Team coaching

Tools

Adobe Marketo

Job description

We are looking for a Content Manager to serve as the editorial anchor and second-in-command for our global content function. This is a hands-on leadership role, reporting to our Head of Global Marketing. You will be the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME), ensuring every piece of content - from market analysis to educational guides - is technically precise and resonates with active traders. You will lead a small team of content writers, elevating their technical literacy while driving high-volume, high-quality production.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive High-Impact Content Production: Personally research and write high-quality articles, blogs, and market updates focused on Forex, CFDs, and global financial markets.
• Lead and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Oversee a team of junior content writers, providing rigorous editorial oversight and coaching them on complex financial concepts to ensure team-wide technical accuracy.
• Act as the Technical Knowledge Filter: Serve as the final line of defense for content quality, ensuring all output aligns with market realities and the needs of sophisticated traders.
• Optimize Content Operations: Own and refine the content calendar, identifying friction points in existing workflows to increase both output volume and performance efficiency.
• Collaborate Across Pillars: Partner closely with SEO and Research/Education teams to ensure content production is synchronized with broader marketing and data-driven objectives.
• Performance Reporting: Establish clear reporting on content performance to track engagement and ROI, providing actionable insights for growth.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Demonstrated experience in content creation within the financial services sector (e.g., brokerage, banking, crypto, or financial news).
• Deep understanding of financial markets, products (Forex, CFDs), and trading mechanics.
• Expert-level English writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into compelling narratives.
• Professional proficiency in Mandarin is required to effectively liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders based across APAC and China.
• Proven ability to maintain high productivity in a fast-paced environment, balancing hands-on writing with managerial duties.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a mentoring or people management role, particularly within a content setting.
• Proficiency in SEO best practices and content performance analytics.
• Familiarity with multi-channel marketing tools (e.g., Adobe Marketo)

Your journey after applying

• Screening with our talent acquisition partner
• First round interview with the hiring manager
• Second round interview with the department head