We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic individual with fantastic marketing execution skills and a love of a fast-paced environment delivering innovative communications solutions with a focus on attention to detail. Our offerings provide solutions to the complex financial needs of clients of all shapes and sizes around the globe. The role of the marketing team is to articulate how we can help people in language they can understand and engage with via channels that are both appropriate and optimized.

As part of the Wilshire family, you can be rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping millions of people around the world make better investment decisions for a more secure future. Our solutions-based approach supported by a strong commitment to research remains the cornerstone of what keeps us at the leading edge of modern quantitative finance. For nearly 50 years, our clients have trusted us to transform complex theory into practical investment applications.

Founded in 1972, Wilshire advises on over $1.3 trillion in assets and manages $93 billion in assets. Recently, recapitalized with Private Equity, we are on an exciting journey to deliver Investment Solutions, Indices and Benchmarks and Innovative Analytics to Financial Intermediaries worldwide.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Develop and execute marketing plans for the acquisition and retention of clients
• Develop and execute branding plans to increase marketing presence
• Create and produce targeted digital and printed marketing materials including quarterly client newsletters
• Manage agencies and other subcontractors, with the responsibility to recommend changes as appropriate
• Quickly respond to business needs with the production of ad-hoc collateral
• Manage event/tradeshow execution
• Monitor Company positioning against competition

WHAT YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with concentration in finance or marketing
• At least 5 years marketing experience with specific experience in customer-facing activities: writing, collateral development, presentation development, events, and lead generation programs, all within a business-to-business environment, preferably within financial services or a related field
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Demonstrated project management, multi-tasking, and leadership skills with sharp attention to detail
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities, including statistical analysis experience, problem-solving, and analysis a plus
• Expertise with MS Products including Excel functions (pivot tables, charts/graphs, summary statistics, filtering, reporting, and formatting) and PowerPoint for executive-level presentations
• High level of initiative, motivation and drive for success

WHAT YOU GET:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.

COVID-19 HIRING: Our recruiting and onboarding activities are virtual during the pandemic, and we’ve transitioned to a work-from-home environment until 2022. In January 2022, our expectation is that we will transition to a hybrid work-from-home / in-office environment.

Visit www.wilshire.com for additional company information.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation (defined as having a preference for heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality, having a history of such a preference or being identified with such a preference).  Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment.  In addition, Wilshire Advisors adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.  We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects, but because it is the right thing to do.

Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5.  As such, you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions. 

If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at ApplicantAccessibility@wilshire.com or 310-584-6011.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting standards
• Robust accounting and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to communicate and articulate complex data and results internally and externally
• Business controls knowledge
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must work well in a team environment under pressure of closing deadlines
• Continuous Improvement/Business Process Improvement knowledge
• Ability to interface with all levels of management and clearly explain financial data and variances
• Oil & Gas financial accounting background desirable