Location: Belfast
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Reporting to: CEO & CMO
The Opportunity:
As Funds-Axis continues to expand globally, we are strengthening our Brand and Pipeline Development function. We are seeking a highly motivated Marketing Assistant to support our company brand, contribute to our ESG and community engagement, and help grow the personal brand of our CEO.
This is an exciting role for someone early in their marketing career who brings energy, creativity, organisation, and strong communication skills. You will gain hands-on experience across marketing, events, social media, brand development, and executive coordination, with opportunities to represent Funds-Axis at industry events and community initiatives.
About Funds-Axis:
Funds-Axis is a fast-growing Regulatory Technology (RegTech) business, combining deep regulatory expertise with cutting-edge technology. We work with leading global asset managers, administrators, and depositary banks, delivering investment compliance, regulatory reporting, and market data solutions. As the market expands, we continue to innovate and grow our international presence.
Your Key Responsibilities:
1. Brand & Marketing Support
You will help elevate the Funds-Axis brand across digital, social, cultural, and community channels.
Brand & ESG Activities:
* Lead day-to-day ESG and community content, including seasonal messages (e.g., Christmas, Thanksgiving).
* Create and publish social media content around company culture, office activities and local engagement.
* Support and showcase our involvement with:
o WorkPlus
o Action Cancer
o Software NI
o Belfast Chamber
o University partnerships
o Fintech meetups
o Catalyst community events
Content Creation:
* Capture and develop staff interviews, videos, photos and short-form social media content.
* Support social media posting and scheduling across corporate channels.
Event Attendance & Representation:
* Attend NI-based community, charity, and tech events on behalf of Funds-Axis.
* Represent Funds-Axis at university careers fairs and local partnerships.
* Attend industry events and RegTech conferences where Funds-Axis is sponsoring or exhibiting.
2. CEO Brand Support:
A key part of this role involves supporting Darren Burrows, our CEO, with his professional brand presence.
LinkedIn & Personal Brand:
* Manage Darren's LinkedIn activity, including posting, resharing, and light engagement.
* Support development of content across themes such as:
o Northern Ireland tech
o RegTech
o Apprenticeships
o Investment management
* Coordinate with internal and external content creators to produce high-quality posts
Executive Coordination:
* Act as a diary coordinator for Darren, arranging meetings, managing follow-ups and ensuring timely communication.
* Assist with basic correspondence and stakeholder engagement.
3. Office Presence:
* This role requires being in the Belfast office at least three days per week.
* You will collaborate closely with the CEO and senior management, contributing to a positive and energetic office environment.
About You:
We're looking for someone enthusiastic, organised and eager to learn.
Essential:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Confident using social media, especially LinkedIn.
* Positive attitude and a willingness to take initiative.
* Comfortable engaging with staff, students, event partners and external organisations.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organised.
Desirable:
* Experience in marketing, communications, or social media (professional or academic).
* Basic experience with Canva, video editing, or content creation tools.
* Interest in tech, fintech, or the NI innovation ecosystem.