Head of Marketing

Saturna-Capital-Corporatio; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with generous match

Profit sharing and annual performance-

Paid personal and vacation days

Parental and bereavement leaves

Education assistance

Homebuyer assistance

Job summary

Saturna Capital Corporation is seeking an experienced Head of Marketing to lead the planning, prioritization, and execution of marketing initiatives across investment products and business lines. This strategic role translates firm priorities into integrated programs that strengthen product positioning and drive growth.

The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership, Distribution, Investment Management, Product, and Compliance, bringing deep asset-management marketing expertise

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive marketing experience in asset management, financial services, or related investment business.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, finance, or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and project-management skills.
• Experience marketing to financial advisors, intermediaries, institutions, and individual investors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing plans aligned with firm priorities, product strategy, distribution goals, and audience needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to shape marketing strategy, product positioning, competitive differentiation, and go‑to‑market initiatives.
• Create and guide marketing programs for mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, wealth-management services, and related offerings.
• Support existing products, new product launches, platform opportunities, advertising, digital campaigns, thought leadership, events, and content initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and support a marketing team across design, content, digital, and video; manage priorities and deadlines.
• Define, track, and report marketing activity, campaign performance, and KPIs; use results to improve strategy and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical

Marketing strategy

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

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Head of Marketing

Full Time Management Bellingham, WA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1119

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

Saturna Capital is seeking an experienced Head of Marketing to lead the planning, prioritization, and execution of marketing initiatives across our investment products and business lines. This strategic, hands-on leadership role will help translate firm and distribution priorities into integrated marketing programs that strengthen product positioning, support business growth, and deliver high-quality, compliant communications.

The Head of Marketing will partner closely with senior leadership, Distribution, Investment Management, Product, and Compliance. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of asset-management marketing, investment-product distribution, and the audiences served by financial advisors, intermediaries, institutions, and individual investors.

Location: Bellingham, WA – on site

Compensation : $120,000 – 200,000 DOE

Primary duties include:

• Develop and execute integrated marketing plans that align with firm priorities, product strategy, distribution goals, and audience needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to shape marketing strategy, product positioning, competitive differentiation, and go‑to‑market initiatives.
• Create and guide marketing programs for mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, wealth-management services, and related offerings.
• Support existing products, new product launches, platform opportunities, advertising, digital campaigns, thought leadership, events, and content initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and support a marketing team working across design, content, digital, and video; establish priorities, delegate work effectively, and maintain accountability for quality and deadlines.
• Manage marketing intake, prioritization, workflow, timelines, and resource allocation across concurrent projects and stakeholder needs.
• Serve as a trusted, professional liaison between Marketing and cross‑functional stakeholders, clearly communicating priorities, decisions, timelines, and tradeoffs.
• Ensure marketing materials align with brand standards and applicable regulatory requirements; work closely with Compliance to support timely review and approval.
• Define, track, and report marketing activity, campaign performance, and key performance indicators; use results to improve strategy, process, and impact.
• Identify and implement improvements to marketing processes, systems, efficiency, and quality.
• Knowledge of brand strategy, design principles, digital marketing, content development, advertising, and campaign management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, industry-standard marketing tools, and Apple computers is preferred.
• Experience with investment-product launches, advisor distribution, or intermediary marketing is strongly preferred.

Requirements:

• Five or more years of progressively responsible marketing experience, including experience in asset management, financial services, or a closely related investment business.
• Strong understanding of investment products and asset‑management distribution channels, ideally including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, wealth management, or comparable offerings.
• Experience developing marketing programs for financial advisors, intermediaries, institutions, and/or individual investors.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute strategically while driving hands‑on execution in a fast‑moving, deadline‑driven environment.
• Experience partnering with sales or distribution teams, investment professionals, senior leaders, and other cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, analytical, and project‑management skills.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and sound decision‑making.
• Knowledge of brand strategy, design principles, digital marketing, content development, advertising, and campaign management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, industry‑standard marketing tools, and Apple computers is preferred.
• Experience with investment-product launches, advisor distribution, or intermediary marketing is strongly preferred.

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible marketing experience, including meaningful experience at an asset management firm or closely related investment business.
• Strong understanding of investment products, asset‑management distribution channels, financial advisors, and intermediary audiences.
• Experience partnering with sales/distribution and investment professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategy while also driving execution.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and project‑management skills.
• 100% company‑paid medical premium for employees; High‑deductible plan offers full family coverage at no cost to employee
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution, Employee Assistance Program, regular Wellness activities
• Supplemental insurance such as Long‑Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness
• 401k with generous match
• Profit sharing and annual performance bonuses
• 11 personal and 10 vacation paid days off after first year of service
• Paid Parental and Bereavement leaves
• Up to $2,000 per month in childcare/tuition assistance
• Adult continuing education and professional development assistance
• Home‑buyer assistance program

Saturna Capital Corporation, established in 1989 in Bellingham, Washington, USA, is an independent, employee‑owned investment advisor based in Bellingham, Washington, managing approximately $9 billion in assets for clients under management, providing investment advisory services to mutual funds, institutions, businesses, individuals, and endowments. Saturna Capital is adviser to the Amana Mutual Funds Trust, the oldest and largest family of funds in the US that follow principles of Islamic finance. Saturna Capital is also adviser to the US‑based Saturna Funds.

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