Marketing Director

Are you ready to lead a high-impact marketing team that bridges local innovation with global strategy CFA Institute is seeking a visionary and strategic Marketing Director to spearhead the creation of a Marketing Innovation Hub in India. This is a high-exposure role with the opportunity to shape the future of marketing operations across the organization while driving brand growth and engagement in one of our most dynamic markets.

As Marketing Director, you will lead a motivated and creative team of eight, including specialists in marketing operations, CRM, event technology, and Salesforce administration. You'll manage both local and global marketing activation efforts, ensuring strategic alignment across diverse teams and functions. Your leadership will empower two senior managers and enhance collaboration across teams. This role is ideal for someone with deep marketing experience in India and a passion for mentoring talent and driving innovation.

This role will be based in Mumbai and will have matrixed reporting to the Global Senior Head, Brand, Demand & Digital and the Senior Country Head, India.

What You'll Do :

• Build and lead a marketing innovation hub that pilots new strategies and technologies both regionally and globally
• Oversee global marketing operations, including CRM, marketing automation, and event technology
• Manage and inspire a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and strategic growth
• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, and traditional channels
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders to align marketing with business goals
• Optimize marketing performance through data-driven insights and budget stewardship

What We're Looking For :

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute are the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees' well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like :

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click "Apply" and complete our three-minute application.

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Important Message : Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CFA Institute cannot make assumptions about your education, experience, or location. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Skills Required

Salesforce Marketing Cloud, event technology