Research Strategist Senior

Summary

Join Pepperstone as a Research Strategist and contribute compelling insights into financial markets and trading education. You will act as a brand ambassador, delivering insightful analyses, creating engaging video content, and offering trading education materials. Responsibilities include conducting webinars, participating in client events, and making media appearances. You will also assist the marketing team with research and analytics, collaborate with influencers, and provide real-time market updates. This role requires 2+ years of experience in a similar role within the Forex and CFD or finance industry, excellent written and presentation skills, and a basic understanding of marketing and communications. The ability to speak Spanish is preferred, but conversational English is required.

Requirements

• +2 years of experience in a similar role within the Forex and CFD or finance industry
• Incredibly motivated with a passion for trading and financial markets
• Excellent written and presentation skills - comfortable speaking to a live audience or to camera
• A basic understanding of marketing and communications
• A proven ability to be collaborative - a true team player
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Business, Commerce, Marketing)
• While this will primarily be a Spanish-speaking role, the ability to speak English at a conversational level is required
• The flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Acting as a brand ambassador and a thought leader in the financial markets, both externally and internally
• Delivering insightful written analyses on relevant market themes, market shifts, company earnings, economic data forecasts, or trading strategies to clients, prospects, and the broader media
• Creating regular video content that provides actionable insights on market movements, technical advancements, or significant trading trends
• Offering engaging trading education materials (both written and video) to clients and prospects
• Conducting periodic webinars for clients and prospects focused on trading education or significant market themes
• Participating in and speaking at client events and expos
• Making occasional appearances on TV and radio (with training provided)
• Enhancing Pepperstone’s visibility and influence on social media, in print, and on digital platforms
• Providing real-time updates on news, market movements, and trading perspectives to the Sales and Marketing teams
• Assisting the marketing team with research and analytics to enhance campaigns and communication efforts
• Identifying and collaborating with influencers to expand Pepperstone’s reach and visibility

Preferred Qualifications

Some prior experience in financial markets either in a trading or market analyst role is desired

Benefits

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
• Frequent events and celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives