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Director of Investment Brand Communications
Builders Initiative/Builders Vision
Marketing & Communications
Chicago, IL, USA
USD 180k-200k / year + Equity
Posted on Sep 3, 2025
About Builders Vision
Builders Vision is a team of investors and philanthropists that deploys flexible capital and pursues innovative solutions to expedite the transition of the Oceans, Food and Agriculture, and Energy sectors.
We aim to build stronger, more resilient systems within these three sectors while remaining nimble and innovating within emerging solutions and community initiatives. Our coordinated solutions span market development, incentivizing innovation, and delivering market-rate investments. We help investors, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and frontline changemakers access the resources, insights, and expertise they need to succeed.
Notable accomplishments include helping mitigate, sequester, or avoid over 4 million metric tons of CO2e, generating 42,000 jobs, and supporting the development of more than 170 sustainable products, technologies, or solutions.
Who We Are
With more than 80 people driving our work forward, our teams include diverse and impassioned experts across investment, philanthropy, strategic communications, legal, and general operations.
Builders Vision’s commitment to people and the planet is rooted in our workplace and culture.
- We have best-in-class total rewards and benefits programs, including competitive compensation, a generous 401k program, and an industry-leading long-term incentive program that rewards our team for their performance, financial returns, and the impact we achieve in the world.
- We also offer generous health, wellness, employee training and development opportunities, and charitable match programs.
- We know how to have fun! We host enriching and inclusive team events and retreats to help our staff feel connected to nature, each other, and our mission.
- We were named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2023 and voted one of Chicago’s Best Places to Work by Crain’s Chicago Business in both 2023 and 2024.
- The company headquarters, located in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop, achieved Gold-level certifications from both the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the International WELL Building Institute.
A long-term and deep commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) is core to our mission and values. We recognize that a diverse workforce drives innovation, enhances collaboration, and strengthens the leadership needed to achieve meaningful impact and financial returns. That's why we are dedicated to proactively recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad and dynamic candidate pool. It’s with these goals in mind that we aspire for our team to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Director of Investment Brand Communications to lead our efforts in building a compelling brand narrative and effectively communicating our investment strategies and impact to institutional investors. This pivotal role will be instrumental in shaping perceptions, fostering trust, and driving capital formation across our specialized sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the institutional investment landscape, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of developing and executing impactful brand and communications strategies.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and Execute Investment Brand and Communication Strategy: Create and implement a comprehensive, multi-year communication strategy aligned with the firm's overall business objectives and designed to enhance brand recognition and attract investment from all types of investors, including institutional.
- Brand Building, Messaging and Measurement: Craft compelling and differentiated messaging that articulates our investment philosophy, sector expertise (ocean, energy, and food), impact thesis, and investment performance to influential audiences. Work with the Head of Communications to track and measure brand awareness, trust and credibility with target audiences.
- Stakeholder and Key Audience Communications Support: Collaborate closely with the Investment leadership team to develop communication materials for investor events and meetings, developing shareable insights and reports, and persuasive communications materials for key internal and external audiences.
- Partner with Media Relations Team: Work with the media relations team to manage and support proactive and reactive opportunities with relevant financial and sector media to enhance the firm's visibility and reputation with our target audiences.
- Digital Strategy: Develop the strategy and direct the firm's online presence, including website content, social media strategy (primarily LinkedIn), and digital marketing initiatives targeting institutional investors.
- Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and investor sentiment within the ocean, energy, and food sectors, and adapt communication strategies accordingly. Help to recommend and drive strategies for content and thought leadership pieces we should develop.
- Team Leadership and Collaboration: Partner and collaborate effectively with investment team, impact measurement and management, communications, and legal to ensure consistent and accurate messaging.
- Event Strategy: Partner with the Director of Strategic Convenings and the investment team to build convening strategies for investor audiences, including investor conferences, roadshows, and other events to engage with institutional investors.
- Performance Measurement: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives and provide regular reports on progress.
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the associate in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve or change over time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in investment communications, marketing, or investor relations within the financial services industry, preferably with exposure to alternative investments or thematic investing.
- Deep understanding of the institutional investor landscape, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, and consultants.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex investment concepts into clear, concise, and compelling narratives.
- Demonstrated success in building and enhancing brand recognition and influencing institutional investment decisions.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies and best practices for engaging institutional audiences online.
- Experience managing public relations and working with financial media.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, communications, marketing, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., MBA, CFA, CAIA) are a plus.
- Passion for and understanding of the ocean, energy, agriculture and food sectors and the trends shaping these industries is highly desirable.
Personal Attributes that Support your Success
- You are a caring and conscientious team player who develops strong relationships and loves to collaborate; You adapt your behaviors to work effectively with a range of people and situations
- You bring positive energy to your work and workplace; you care to show up as your authentic self and measure your personal success as the success of those around you.
- You are results and detail oriented and take pride in striving for excellence; you design and execute with the “why” and what success looks like in mind; you also understand when “perfect” can be the enemy of “good enough”
- A lifelong learner, you are inquisitive and like to solve problems with bold thinking and innovation; you view “feedback” as an opportunity for growth
- You display flexibility and openness in daily work and encourage others to stay open to change and improvement; You accept and readily adapt to changing priorities, new ideas, strategies and methods.
There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; specific job-related experience and training; job location, licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Builders Vision, we apply a total rewards philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation terms. Expected annual base salary range for this role is $180,000-$200,000, plus this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary long-term incentive award, and benefits.
Builders Vision is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws and regulations.