Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Overview
Company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead global marketing efforts across our regulated entities in the United States, Canada, Bahamas, and the European Union. This role requires a data-driven leader with deep expertise in performance marketing, digital channels, and AI-powered marketing systems, operating within a highly regulated financial services environment.
The ideal candidate combines creativity with analytical rigor, understands broker-dealer compliance constraints, and has a proven ability to scale customer acquisition and engagement across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
Global Marketing Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute a unified global marketing strategy aligned with business growth targets across all regions
- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing marketing team across multiple geographies
- Collaborate with executive leadership to drive brand positioning, client acquisition, and retention strategies
Digital Marketing & Performance Channels
- Own and optimize all paid and organic acquisition channels, including:
- Google Ads (Search, Display, YouTube)
- Meta Ads (Facebook, Instagram)
- Social media platforms (X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube)
- Drive continuous optimization of CAC, LTV, conversion funnels, and ROI
Marketing Technology & Automation
- Architect and manage the marketing tech stack, including:
- Segment (customer data platform)
- Customer.io (email automation and lifecycle marketing)
- Build advanced audience segmentation, lifecycle journeys, and behavioral targeting strategies
- Ensure seamless data integration across platforms for real-time decision-making
AI-Driven Marketing Innovation
- Leverage AI tools and frameworks to enhance all aspects of marketing, including:
- Content generation and personalization
- Campaign optimization and predictive analytics
- Customer segmentation and behavioral modeling
- Creative testing and performance forecasting
- Continuously evaluate and implement emerging AI technologies to maintain a competitive edge
Content & Brand Strategy
- Oversee content strategy across all channels, including video (YouTube), social media, email, and web
- Drive high-quality, compliant financial marketing content tailored to retail and active traders
- Ensure consistent brand voice and messaging globally while adapting to regional nuances
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure all marketing adheres to applicable regulations (e.g., FINRA, SEC, IIROC, ESMA)
- Establish processes for review, approval, and recordkeeping of marketing materials
- Maintain a strong understanding of financial promotion rules across jurisdictions
Analytics & Reporting
- Define KPIs and build dashboards to track campaign performance and business impact
- Use data insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize marketing spend
- Report regularly to executive leadership on performance, opportunities, and risks
Qualifications
Experience
- 10+ years in marketing leadership roles, preferably within broker-dealers, fintech, or financial services
- Proven track record scaling digital acquisition in regulated environments
- Experience managing global or multi-jurisdiction marketing programs
Technical & Platform Expertise
- Deep hands-on experience with:
- Google Ads & YouTube marketing
- Meta Ads ecosystem
- Segment (or similar CDP)
- Customer.io (or similar lifecycle/email platforms)
- Strong understanding of attribution models, analytics tools, and marketing automation
AI Proficiency
- Demonstrated expertise using AI tools for marketing execution and optimization
- Familiarity with generative AI, predictive analytics, and automation workflows
- Ability to integrate AI into scalable marketing systems
Skills
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capabilities
- Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong understanding of trader audiences and financial markets preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience marketing to active traders, day traders, or retail brokerage clients
- Familiarity with trading platforms, margin accounts, and short selling
- Background in high-growth fintech or startup environments
What Success Looks Like
- Scalable, efficient customer acquisition across all regions
- Fully integrated, AI-enhanced marketing ecosystem
- Strong brand presence and engagement within the trading community
- Measurable improvements in conversion rates, retention, and LTV