Marketing Associate, Communications

Marketing Associate, Communications – Sagard Join to apply for the Marketing Associate, Communications role at Sagard. Sagard Overview Sagard is a multi‑strategy alternative asset management firm active in venture capital, private equity, private credit and real estate. Sagard also engages in private wealth management through Sagard Wealth. Founded in 2016 and guided by the core values of entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration, rigour and authenticity, Sagard has experienced outstanding growth. Today, the firm has more than US$32 billion under management, 190 portfolio companies and 440 professionals. Sagard is well positioned to continue to grow substantially, organically and inorganically, pursuing its vision of becoming one of the best‑performing investment management firms. Headquartered in Canada, Sagard currently has offices in Canada, the United States, Europe and the Middle East. More at www.sagard.com. Position Overview Sagard is seeking a Marketing Associate to support the planning and execution of high‑impact marketing and communications initiatives that build Sagard's brand and help drive capital‑raising and business growth. Reporting to the VP, Marketing Communications, this role offers a unique opportunity to work across content creation, digital campaigns, public relations, events and brand strategy. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, creative generalist who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and wants to learn how marketing and communications function within a leading global investment firm. Responsibilities Assist in developing, editing, and distributing marketing and thought leadership materials across Sagard's digital channels (website, LinkedIn, newsletters, and video). Help manage the content calendar and coordinate with internal stakeholders. Support the launch of social and digital campaigns, including paid and organic LinkedIn initiatives. Monitor performance metrics and help prepare simple reporting dashboards and insights. Help plan and execute high‑profile events, annual meetings, investor forums, and internal town halls. Manage logistics, timelines and vendor coordination to ensure flawless execution. Partner with external PR agencies and the marketing team to track media coverage, update press materials and identify visibility opportunities for Sagard leadership. Maintain marketing tools and systems (CRM lists, image libraries, performance tracking). Support reporting on campaign outcomes and audience engagement. Work closely with business line teams across geographies to ensure consistent brand representation and messaging. Experience & Qualifications 4–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or digital media, ideally in financial services, asset management, or professional services. Strong writing, editing and organizational skills with attention to detail. Familiarity with social media marketing (especially LinkedIn), event coordination and content production workflows. Experience with marketing tools (e.g., CMS, email platforms, social media scheduling or analytics) a plus. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment. Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field. Ideal Candidate Hands‑on and proactive: takes initiative and enjoys solving problems. Curious and adaptable: learns quickly and thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting. Collaborative: works well across teams and geographies; values feedback and iteration. Low ego, high energy: comfortable contributing at both strategic and tactical levels. High standards: committed to quality, detail and follow‑through. Sagard is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are happy to accommodate any individual. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact the People & Culture team to make your needs known in advance. We welcome all applications and thank all candidates for their interest in applying for this position. However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr