Job Description
Title: Head of Marketing
Location: New York City
Experience: 8+ years
ABOUT US
Aqua is a digital investment platform helping financial advisors gain access to an exclusive and curated selection of top-performing alternative assets. Aqua simplifies and digitizes all aspects of back-office work normally associated with investing in alternatives including subscription, KYC/AML, capital calls, distributions, K1 issuance, and performance reporting. We pride ourselves on providing a white-glove, service-first approach, always putting our clients first.
We’re a passionate, growing team backed by Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused venture fund, Soma Capital, Global Founders Capital, Hack VC, 305 Ventures, and rockstar angel investors from companies like Google, Amazon, Kirkland & Ellis, CVC Partners, and Blackrock. Our team has work experience from places like Blackstone, Bank of America, Blackrock, Siris Capital, Guggenheim Partners, BNY Mellon Pershing, and SS&C Black Diamond. We’re aiming to onboard the next $10T of HNW dollars into alternatives, and we’re excited to welcome someone to the team who can help us achieve that vision.
ROLE
We’re building the first tech-first platform that allows clients of financial advisors to invest in top-performing alternative assets for as little as $10,000. We’re looking for someone to join our team and help lead our marketing strategy. You’ll help us build our corporate brand and publication presence, create and execute a social media strategy, and partner with our Head of Business Development to curate new leads.
Our users are at the core of everything that we do, and we want to deliver them the best experience possible. You will help us to give them a world-class customer experience.
What you will do?
Work closely with our CEO and our Head of Business Development to create a marketing strategy for Aqua
Continually iterate on our processes and work with engineering to make meaningful changes that improve user experience
Work to maintain direct relationships with industry publications
For this role we’re looking for someone who
Has 8+ years professional experience in marketing/public relations at a financial institution. Ideally, has prior fintech experience
Has experience creating and managing social media campaigns
Has experience with public relations, specifically able to craft a press release and maintain contacts within industry publications
Has experience with branding and design strategies
Has the ability to identify market trends and the versatility to adapt to new market segments
Has the ability to plan for conferences and merchandising strategy
Has a strong interest in joining an early-stage company and helping to develop company practices and culture
Has executed successful campaigns (ideally has a portfolio to point to)
Is excited to work in a fast-paced environment with large-degree of autonomy and ownership
Has a strong sense of ownership
Values teamwork and collaboration
BENEFITS
Swanky office in FiDi,
Unlimited PTO,
401k accounts for all employees
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN AQUA?
Aqua is a graduate from YC’s S21 batch. We raised a seed round with world class investors and angel investors.
We’re looking for people who want to help us revolutionize the $11T private equity industry.
We want people who will make a difference in the earliest stages of the company. As an early employee of Aqua, you will have an opportunity to make a major impact across areas including revenue, product strategy and culture. You will play a key role in the decision-making process alongside the founders and have ownership over critical parts of the product.
If you are inspired to solve challenging problems and passionate about revolutionizing alts investing, come join us!
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