Director, Thought Leadership Business Lead

Director, Global Thought Leadership Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a diversified financial services leader. Job Description The Director, Global Thought Leadership will help shape and execute the firm’s content strategy, developing and marketing differentiated investment insights aligned with our expertise as a global asset manager. This role is primarily responsible for driving the development and delivery of investment content for advisors, institutional asset owners, and consultants across North America. Key Functions and Responsibilities Write and edit investment articles in collaboration with investment professionals; gather feedback and manage approvals. Contribute to development of editorial calendar that considers needs of our target audiences, timely global and regional market and macro trends, and key commercial priorities and product strategies. Manage editorial projects from conception through production, layout, and compliance. Collaborate with and partner across marketing to deliver thought leadership across multi‑faceted mediums (e.g., article, white paper, infographic, video, etc.) and through integrated campaigns across owned, paid and earned channels. Develop strong relationships across marketing, investments, and distribution to support and develop content plans and execution of those plans. Leverage data and metrics and use research to continuously improve engagement and ability to target and personalize. Deliver successfully within a global, rapidly changing market environment; demonstrate the flexibility and adaptability to operate effectively in such an environment. Job Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. 10+ years of experience in financial writing and editing for sophisticated audiences; ideally within asset management industry. Proven experience supporting thought leadership, investment, or marketing teams within financial services. Deep understanding of investment management, financial markets, and the global economy; fixed income background a strong plus. Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong editorial judgment and the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders. Experience creating and managing content across multiple formats, media, and distribution channels. Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and navigate differing perspectives with professionalism and judgment. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of success in team‑oriented environments. High integrity, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and accuracy. Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN). In‑Office Collaboration: Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in‑office time or different in‑office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process. Base Pay Salary The estimated base salary for this role is $138,000–$186,000 per year. Most roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long‑term incentives depending on the role, and include a competitive benefits program covering vacation, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurance. Full‑time, exempt, non‑exempt; job family group: Marketing/Product Management Line of Business; U.S. Asset Management. Equal Opportunity Employer Columbia Threadneedle is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr 00036 Columbia Mgmt Invst Adv LLC