Marketing & Communications Specialist

Cloudbox; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudox is seeking a dynamic Marketing & Communications Specialist to lead our global marketing efforts across the UK, US, and South Africa. You will drive content creation, digital campaigns, PR, social media, and events to strengthen brand visibility and support growth.

Based in Cape Town with international collaboration across time zones, you will shape strategy, manage multi-channel programs, and partner with sales and technical teams to generate leads and elevate the Cloudox brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' marketing experience within financial services, hedge funds, private equity, asset management, or alternative investment sectors.
• Strong understanding of the B2B buyer journey and financial services landscape.
• Demonstrated experience in content marketing, social media management, public relations, event coordination, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted B2B marketing strategies for hedge funds and financial services sectors.
• Plan, manage, and optimise multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, email, events, and media platforms.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide recommendations to improve engagement and ROI.
• Create high-quality content including white papers, case studies, blog articles, newsletters, and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with leadership to position Cloudox as a recognised thought leader within the industry.
• Manage Cloudox's presence on LinkedIn and other industry platforms; develop social content calendars and execute organic and paid campaigns.
• Coordinate press releases, feature articles, media interviews, and speaking opportunities for senior leadership.
• Plan and deliver client-facing and industry events across London, New York, and South Africa.
• Partner with sales and technical teams to align messaging, campaigns, and lead-generation initiatives.

Job description

Industry: Financial Services | Alternative Investments | Technology
Reporting to: Head of Strategy & Growth

About Cloudox:
Cloudox is a high-performance Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering technology,
cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure solutions to clients across the hedge fund, private
equity, and broader alternative investment sectors. With offices in London, New York, and
South Africa, we are trusted by leading financial institutions to provide secure, scalable, and
always-on IT environments.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Marketing & Communications Specialist to
take ownership of our marketing function and elevate the Cloudox brand across our key
global markets.

Role Overview

As the Marketing & Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for developing
and executing marketing strategies that enhance brand visibility, generate engagement, and
support business growth across the UK, US, and South African markets. Your focus will span content marketing, digital campaigns, public relations, social media, thought leadership, and event management within the alternative investment and financial technology sectors.

This is a strategic yet hands-on opportunity for a proactive marketing professional with
experience in financial services, particularly within the hedge fund, asset management,
private equity, or alternative investment industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute targeted B2B marketing strategies for the hedge fund and financial services sectors.
• Plan, manage, and optimise multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, email, events, and media platforms.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide recommendations to improve engagement and ROI.

Content & Thought Leadership

• Create high-quality content, including white papers, case studies, blog articles, newsletters, client communications, and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with leadership and subject matter experts to position Cloudox as a recognised thought leader within the industry.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and business objectives.
  Social Media & Digital Marketing
• Manage and grow Cloudox's presence across LinkedIn and other relevant industry platforms.
• Develop social media content calendars and execute both organic and paid campaigns.
• Monitor analytics, track performance metrics, and continuously optimise digital marketing activities.

Public Relations & Media

• Build and maintain relationships with industry publications, journalists, influencers, and media partners.
• Coordinate press releases, feature articles, media interviews, and speaking opportunities for senior leadership.
• Assist in strengthening Cloudox's market presence through strategic PR initiatives.

Event Management

• Plan and deliver client-facing and industry events, including roundtables, networking sessions, webinars, panel discussions, and conferences.
• Support Cloudox's participation in global events across London, New York, and South Africa.
• Manage event logistics, promotion, and post-event reporting.
  Stakeholder Collaboration & Internal Communications
• Partner with sales and technical teams to ensure alignment of messaging, campaigns, and lead-generation initiatives.
• Collaborate with international colleagues to maintain consistency in global branding and communications.
• Support internal communications initiatives where required.

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years' marketing experience within financial services, hedge funds, private equity, asset management, or alternative investment sectors.
• Strong understanding of the B2B buyer journey and financial services landscape.
• Demonstrated experience in content marketing, social media management, public relations, event coordination, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Based in Cape Town, with flexibility to collaborate across multiple time zones.

Advantageous:

• Experience working with design, media, branding, or PR agencies.
• Knowledge of the hedge fund, alternative investment, or broader financial technology sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Why Join Cloudox?

• Work at the intersection of finance and technology, supporting a prestigious global client base.
• Join a fast-growing, international organisation with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• Enjoy the autonomy to influence marketing strategy and make a visible impact on business growth.
• Gain exposure to global markets and industry-leading clients.
• Competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Cloudox is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.