Job description
Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.
We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.
Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.
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Get to Know the Opportunity
Do you have a passion for storytelling and educating? Are you knowledgeable about financial markets and economics, with the skill to talk about them in simple, clear terms? Do you thrive in a culture of trust, teamwork and accountability?
Voya Investment Management (Voya IM) is looking for an experienced investment writer who has the talent, judgment and motivation to be a strong contributor and leader within the marketing team.
The Senior Financial Writer will report to the Head of Thought Leadership & Investment Communications. The individual will work closely with client portfolio managers, sales leaders, product specialists, investment teams, executive leadership and marketing colleagues to create content about market trends and investment opportunities across public and private market strategies. Projects may include white papers, short articles, client emails, digital content, investment commentaries and other sales support materials.
As institutional thought leadership specialist, the individual should bring a strong understanding of institutional segments (corporate and public DB, E&F, investment consultants, large DC plans, family offices) to develop content relevant to their needs. The role will also be central to our efforts to create awareness of our private and alternatives capabilities.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate superior capabilities in three areas: 1) writing skills to create simple yet sophisticated content suitable for the intended investor audience, 2) experience in markets and economics to convey SME insights with conviction and nuance, and 3) organizational and communication skills to collaborate with internal partners and take ownership of projects from start to finish. The majority of time will be spent on individual projects, balanced with team discussion and frequent engagement with internal partners, requiring an exceptional work
Creative exercise:
- With application, please write a haiku that shows insight about current market conditions.
- With application, please provide a writing sample of your previous work.
The Contributions You’ll Make:
- Create investor-focused educational content including investment perspectives, market outlooks, asset allocation strategies and industry trends
- Work closely with the team leader to develop the firm’s content strategy, manage the editorial pipeline and gather feedback from stakeholders in investment and distribution teams
- Develop deep understanding of Voya’s investment strategies to craft effective, information-rich materials
- Represent the writing team in calls with sales and investment and distribution leaders to align priorities, elicit feedback and provide project status updates
- Manage thought leadership projects from inception to publication, keeping deadlines on track and providing timely updates to stakeholders
- Think creatively to generate high-impact ideas that will help drive assets and strengthen Voya IM’s reputation as an investment leader
- Repurpose content for different audiences and different formats, such as leveraging a white paper to create a series of short, digestible web articles
- Ensure consistent editorial standards across a variety of print and digital formats
- Other related duties as needed
Minimum Knowledge & Experience
- 7+ years of writing experience in financial services, with experience developing investment-focused content
- Strong understanding of macroeconomics, financial markets, investment products and asset management
- Superior writing and editing skills, with a mindset of continuous learning
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and crisply in writing and in person
- Data visualization, leveraging the principles of Storytelling With Data
- Proficiency with Excel charting tools
- Demonstrate inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects concurrently
- Strong organizational, teamwork and leadership skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or CFA a plus
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Compensation Pay Disclosure:
Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.
The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.
Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Be Well. Stay Well.
Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.
What We Offer
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
- Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
Critical Skills
At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce. This commitment governs all decisions related to employment, including selection, development and compensation. It also includes an employee’s request for reasonable accommodation. All employees will be treated in a manner free from discrimination or harassment. Voya is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation when needed.
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