Marketing Coordinator

About IK Partners

IK Partners (“IK” or “the Firm”) is a European private equity (“PE”) firm focused on investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK. Since 1989, IK has raised more than €20 billion of capital and invested in over 210 European companies. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects. For more information, visit ikpartners.com

IK is an affiliate of Wendel. For more information, visit wendelgroup.com

The Role

The Marketing Coordinator will support the execution of the Firm’s communications and marketing strategy across all channels and geographies.

Working closely with the Director of Communications & Marketing, this role involves hands-on coordination of marketing materials, digital content, events and brand initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, professional investment environment.

This position offers broad exposure to private equity marketing, combining creative, digital and operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Marketing & Communications Support

Assist in the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns and brand initiatives across Europe.

Coordinate the production of marketing collateral – including presentations, brochures and investor-facing materials where appropriate – to ensure consistent branding throughout.

Support the creation and editing of digital content, including website updates, newsletters and social media posts, in line with the Brand Bible and Brand Guidelines.

Liaise with external agencies (designers, printers, digital specialists) to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

Help maintain a consistent visual identity and brand message across all Firm communications.

Manage the production of IKommunicate, the Firm’s monthly internal newsletter, with guidance from the Director of Communications & Marketing.

Support the coordination of the internal Lunchtime Teach-Ins, including logistics, materials and post-event analytics.

Provide support on drafting press releases and external announcements as needed, with guidance from the Director of Communications & Marketing.

2. Digital & Media Management

Maintain and update the Firm’s website and LinkedIn page, ensuring fresh, accurate and engaging content.

Track and report digital analytics (traffic, engagement, impressions) to measure performance and guide improvements.

Manage the scheduling and posting of social media content in line with the agreed content calendar and with guidance from the Director of Communications & Marketing.

3. Events & Collateral Coordination

Support the planning and execution of corporate events, such as investor meetings, conferences and receptions.

Prepare briefing notes and supporting materials for speakers and presenters ahead of events.

Coordinate marketing logistics, invitations and event materials.

Maintain a library of marketing assets, photography and templates for internal use.

4. Research & Reporting

Conduct market and media research to support communications initiatives and track competitor and industry activity.

Assist in preparing marketing performance reports, dashboards and summaries for management presentations.

Keep track of deadlines, project timelines and budgets across live workstreams.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field.

Two to four years’ experience in communications or marketing, ideally within Financial Services, Asset Management, Professional Services or within a business-to-business environment.

Strong writing, editing and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Familiarity with digital marketing tools such as WordPress, Google Analytics, Hootsuite and CRM platforms.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); experience with Adobe Creative Suite is an advantage.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines without close supervision.

Professional, proactive and comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders.

Fluent in English; additional European language(s) an advantage.

Key Competencies

Organised and deadline driven, with the ability to prioritise effectively across competing demands.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence producing content for a professional audience.

Creative eye for visual and written consistency across multiple channels and formats.

Team-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude – comfortably taking initiative in a lean team.

High level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.

Comfortable operating with a degree of autonomy in a small, high-performing team where no two days are the same.