About Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com
* As at 30 September 2025
Purpose of Role:
Support the development and implementation of Man Group’s global internal and external communications strategy. The Communications team works as one global team across all disciplines, supporting each other closely. This role will report into the Americas’ lead to predominantly support on EMEA and APAC activity arising from the US in order to provide excellent continuity across geographies.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver best-in-class, proactive advice and execution across all areas of communication, including reputation management, internal communications, and media relations for Man Group.
- Support and manage the creation and distribution of high-quality communications materials, including press releases, thought leadership content, media FAQs, client communications, social media, and employee announcements.
- Serve as one of the primary executors of activity relating to the firm’s Systematic capabilities in EMEA and APAC.
- Build and maintain relationships with local media through networking events, coffees/lunches, and hosting media events, such as roundtables/panels.
- Regularly mine the news to identify interesting angles to insert spokespeople, as well as keep executives updated on relevant peer activity/industry developments.
- Prepare spokespeople for interviews by drafting briefing materials, holding mock sessions, and assisting with organising/supporting media trainings.
- Draft and send media pitches on a rolling basis, leveraging Man Group’s content/announcements/capabilities to secure contributed commentary and interview opportunities.
- Arrange and facilitate media interviews and follow-up, ensuring Compliance and regulatory requirements are strictly enforced.
- Identify/pitch/manage earned speaking opportunities at EMEA conferences.
- Monitor for media coverage and circulate activity roundups and summaries.
- Assist with drafting and reviewing internal communications and manage logistics for employee events, including room bookings, drafting/distributing invitations, and coordinating AV support.
- Build a strong internal network to collaborate and ensure proper feedback loops with key investment executives, functional heads, Sales & Marketing, and Legal & Compliance.
- Support the direction and efficient usage of Man Group’s global network of retained PR agencies.
- Draft corporate social media content for the Man Group LinkedIn page and for select Executive Committee members, including leveraging relevant media coverage on social profiles.
- Review/edit employee communications from the People team, senior executives and various employee resource groups on an ad hoc basis.
- Assist with delivery of financial results, as required.
- Help foster the development of the team Apprentice, including supporting their activities and identifying areas that they can get involved with.
Skills & Experience:
- 3 – 5 years of communications experience in financial or professional services, preferably with PR agency experience.
- A strong understanding of and interest in asset management, preferably hedge funds, is required.
- Financial communications experience would be beneficial but not essential.
- Experience engaging institutional and retail investment trade media in the UK with pan-European and Asia experience is desirable.
- Social media interest and experience is preferred.
- Excellent writing skills with experience drafting press releases, FAQs, and thoughtful briefing notes.
- Incredible attention to detail, including proofreading communications content.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing tasks with efficiency and a calm manner under pressure.
- Friendly, collaborative team player with an aptitude for networking – internally and externally – as well as a particular passion for media relations.
- Ability to be a self-starter and independent worker when required.
- High level of discretion is required.
Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [email protected].
