Senior Copywriter

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Job Title Senior Copywriter

So, who are we?
Were IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.
We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. Were global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. Were hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.
We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.
Your team
When you join us as a senior copywriter, youll be a member of the Asia Pacific divisional team, where youll work closely with your marketing colleagues to develop compelling creative for Australia, Singapore and the Middle East.
Your role in the teams success
You'll develop distinctive brand copy, content that supports acquisition, and customer marketing assets and experiences across many channels primarily through CRM and social media. You should be able to engage and entertain with your words, rather than copy and paste someone elses. You should be able to work autonomously. The ability to ideate is essential, and an understanding of the financial services environment will go a long way in landing your thumb-stopping thoughts. Lastly, you'll be expected to display line management potential.
What youll do

  • Write original, clear and compelling copy for all mediums; adapt, review or proofread work from external writers
  • Apply strategic thinking to social media content creation
  • Use your strong understanding of the digital landscape to bring a fresh perspective to an asset list when necessary
  • Use technology as a tool to boost your creative process, without letting it take over the authenticity of your work
  • Take feedback from multiple stakeholders and the compliance team, and refine work to meet their needs
  • Understand our complex products and articulate this clearly in content for various client segments
What youll need for this role
  • 4+ years' writing experience (preferably within the financial or trading industry)
  • Excellent proofreading and editing skills
  • Exceptional communication, delivery, and organisational skills, as well as flexibility and the ability to adapt to a continuously evolving working environment
  • A strong work ethic and a track record of high performance, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Experience in mentoring peers; creating energy and motivation, and the ability to independently build relationships with colleagues and senior leaders
  • The skill of bringing the creative team's influence to business decisions
How we work
We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:
Lead and inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
Think big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback
We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. Were committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, thats why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach .
The Perks
Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.
Learn more about the Perks !
Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1409311
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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