Marketing Graduate Location: Belfast Salary: Competitive Join the Options Marketing Team and kickstart your career Working for Options Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options’ future growth and success. We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology. Who are we? Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence). Why Options? Global travel: We have offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Belfast, Dublin and across Asia. Continuous career development opportunities: We provide professional skills development and technical training. The chance to be a part of a self-sufficient, successful team: The Options team operates in a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for innovation and forward-thinking. Competitive salary: In addition to a competitive salary, Options reward employees with a range of bonus incentives and employee benefits. The Role As a Marketing Assistant, you will play a key role in assisting with the execution of our marketing strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of marketing, including digital marketing, content creation, and market research. We’re looking for someone who has: A recent graduate with a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with digital marketing tools and social media platforms Creative mindset with strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organizational and time-management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus. Typical Job duties would include: Assisting in the development and implementation of marketing campaigns across various channels. Supporting the creation of marketing materials, including brochures, newsletters, and social media content. Conducting market research to identify trends and insights that can inform marketing strategies. Helping to manage and update the company’s social media platforms. Collaboration with the marketing team to brainstorm and execute promotional activities. Analysing campaign performance metrics and prepare reports. Assisting in organizing and coordinating marketing events and initiatives. Provide administrative support to the marketing team as needed. We’re also looking for candidates with: Strong research, writing and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment. Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail. Desire to travel and see the world. Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner. A passion for innovation and the financial technology sector. Strong interpersonal skills. Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload. How to apply Please submit a CV and cover letter to the Marketing Graduate role on the Options Career Page at https://www.options-it.com/careers/. The CV must be a maximum of two pages. The covering letter must detail the role you are applying to, along with your availability.