CAIS is the leading open-architecture financial product platform offering independent wealth management professionals access to a diversified menu of funds and products. CAIS provides streamlined execution to an expanding list of alternative investment funds, IPOs and follow-ons, structured notes and real assets. CAIS delivers a suite of portfolio construction and reporting tools, and complements its fund offering with independent due diligence provided by Mercer.

 CAIS is seeking a dynamic, results-driven public relations and communications specialist to manage and oversee all firm public relations strategies and campaigns. This specialist will work within the marketing team and alongside senior management to develop and execute integrated internal and external PR and communication strategies. Strong strategy implementation will enable sales and drive revenue as well as promote and protect CAIS’ reputation as the leading financial product platform for the independent wealth manager. This position will require effective communication with stakeholders, the media, and the public. Successful candidates will be excellent communicators, writers, and be able to work well under pressure, with tight deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Objectives

• Manage and develop public relations strategies and campaigns
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant print, electronic and broadcast media in business, finance, technology and mainstream news arena
• Handle all outreach and reactive media relations. Assume responsibility for the development and execution of a media relations program
• Develop and maintain awareness of editorial calendars and reporters’ interests to actively place stories and anticipate emerging opportunities. Brainstorm new pitch ideas and angles to keep a steady flow of coverage outside of press releases.
• Work across multiple teams (Marketing, Strategy, Sales) to maintain consistent message across all external communications
• Create and maintain publications and firm content
• Prepare press releases
• Track all media coverage and relevant firm mentions
• Assist in organizing public relations events
• Create and maintain the appropriate metrics to evaluate impact and effectiveness of external communications
• Additional responsibilities to be determined based on capacity, skill and interest

Qualifications

• Public relations experience, preferably in the financial services industry
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in communications, marketing, business, or related area
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to manage multiple high‐priority projects and challenges while demonstrating a high degree of initiative, accountability, judgment and flexibility
• Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Proficient in MS Office
• Network of top tier financial services industry relationships (media/reporters) is a plus
• Understanding of complex financial products including alternative investments is a plus