Job Description

Sagard Overview

Sagard is a multi-strategy alternative asset management firm active in venture capital, private equity, private credit and real estate. Sagard also engages in private wealth management through Sagard Wealth.



Founded in 2016 and guided by the core values of entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration, rigour and authenticity, Sagard has experienced outstanding growth. Today, the firm has more than US$32 billion under management, 190 portfolio companies and 440 professionals.



Sagard is well positioned to continue to grow substantially, organically and inorganically, pursuing its vision of becoming one of the best-performing investment management firms.



Headquartered in Canada, Sagard currently has offices in Canada, the United States, Europe and the Middle East.



More at www.sagard.com.

Position Overview

Sagard is seeking a

Marketing Associate

to support the planning and execution of high-impact marketing and communications initiatives that build Sagard's brand and help drive capital-raising and business growth.



Reporting to the VP, Marketing Communications, this role offers a unique opportunity to work across content creation, digital campaigns, public relations, events, and brand strategy. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, creative generalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to learn how marketing and communications function within a leading global investment firm.

Responsibilities

Content Creation & Coordination:

Assist in developing, editing, and distributing marketing and thought leadership materials across Sagard's digital channels (website, LinkedIn, newsletters, and video). Help manage the content calendar and coordinate with internal stakeholders

Digital Campaign Execution:

Support the launch of social and digital campaigns, including paid and organic LinkedIn initiatives. Monitor performance metrics and help prepare simple reporting dashboards and insights

Events & Brand Activation:

Help plan and execute high-profile events, annual meetings, investor forums, and internal town halls. Manage logistics, timelines, and vendor coordination to ensure flawless execution

PR & Executive Visibility:

Partner with external PR agencies and the marketing team to track media coverage, update press materials, and identify visibility opportunities for Sagard leadership

Marketing Operations:

Maintain marketing tools and systems (CRM lists, image libraries, performance tracking). Support reporting on campaign outcomes and audience engagement

Cross-Team Collaboration:

Work closely with business line teams across geographies to ensure consistent brand representation and messaging

Experience & Qualifications

4-5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or digital media, ideally in

financial services, asset management, or professional services

. Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with attention to detail Familiarity with social media marketing (especially LinkedIn), event coordination, and content production workflows Experience with marketing tools (e.g., CMS, email platforms, social media scheduling, or analytics) a plus Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver in a fast-paced, high-performance environment Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field

Ideal Candidate

Hands-on and proactive:

Takes initiative and enjoys solving problems

Curious and adaptable:

Learns quickly and thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting

Collaborative:

Works well across teams and geographies; values feedback and iteration

Low ego, high energy:

Comfortable contributing at both strategic and tactical levels

High standards:

Committed to quality, detail, and follow-through

Sagard is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact the People & Culture team to make your needs known in advance.



We welcome all applications and wish to thank all candidates for their interest in applying for this position. However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.