Investment Writer – Putnam Investments - 0624

About the role

The Putnam Investments Content team develops and positions equity investment perspectives and strategies that support business growth and client engagement across global audiences. The Investment Writer is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and compelling content to help drive the business and convey Putnam’s messaging across marketing platforms and distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core content, across Putnam’s range of equity strategies, for use in RFPs, DDQs, and consultant database platforms.
• Ensure content is accurate, consistent, and aligns with Putnam’s broader messaging.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) firmwide to ensure that all qualitative and quantitative information is up to date, differentiated versus competitors, and tailored to institutional and intermediary audiences.
• Help oversee the implementation of product updates, launches, and investment management changes.
• Aid other members of the Putnam Content team in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual updates to marketing materials, including pitchbooks, product commentaries, and other collateral as needed.

Requirements

• Experience, Education & Certifications:
• 3–5 years’ experience as a writer in the asset management industry, with demonstrated expertise developing investment product content for use in RFPs/DDQs and other external client-related requests.
• Excellent project management and organization skills, able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, as well as familiarity with Seismic and Qvidian (or equivalent content database system).
• First-rate verbal and written communication skills, plus strong proofreading skills.
• Excellent research and analysis skills, thorough in following issues to a successful conclusion.
• Meticulous attention to detail across all aspects of data, language and grammar, and general layout and presentation.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels of seniority and across multiple cultures.
• Flexible and adaptable, ability to adjust to changes in workflow and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Broad product knowledge across equity investment styles (or experience/education to develop this knowledge quickly) is highly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Experience, Education & Certifications:
• 3–5 years’ experience as a writer in the asset management industry, with demonstrated expertise developing investment product content for use in RFPs/DDQs and other external client-related requests.
• Excellent project management and organization skills, able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, as well as familiarity with Seismic and Qvidian (or equivalent content database system).
• First-rate verbal and written communication skills, plus strong proofreading skills.
• Excellent research and analysis skills, thorough in following issues to a successful conclusion.
• Meticulous attention to detail across all aspects of data, language and grammar, and general layout and presentation.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels of seniority and across multiple cultures.
• Flexible and adaptable, ability to adjust to changes in workflow and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Broad product knowledge across equity investment styles (or experience/education to develop this knowledge quickly) is highly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Skills

• Experience, Education & Certifications:
• 3–5 years’ experience as a writer in the asset management industry, with demonstrated expertise developing investment product content for use in RFPs/DDQs and other external client-related requests.
• Excellent project management and organization skills, able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, as well as familiarity with Seismic and Qvidian (or equivalent content database system).
• First-rate verbal and written communication skills, plus strong proofreading skills.
• Excellent research and analysis skills, thorough in following issues to a successful conclusion.
• Meticulous attention to detail across all aspects of data, language and grammar, and general layout and presentation.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels of seniority and across multiple cultures.
• Flexible and adaptable, ability to adjust to changes in workflow and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Broad product knowledge across equity investment styles (or experience/education to develop this knowledge quickly) is highly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year.
• Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits.
• Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities.
• Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement.
• Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge.

Pay

• Annual salary for this position ranges between $95,000 to $130,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus, depending on location and level of relevant experience.

Schedule

• Hybrid work schedule.

Location

• Preferred Location: Boston with at least 4 days in office.

Staffing Agency Disclaimer

• Please note that we are not engaging staffing agencies or external recruiters for this position. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted to the company or any employee will be considered the property of the company. We will not be responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited submissions, and no agency or search fees will be paid.