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Full-Time

Manager – Marketing Strategy & Operations

Posted on 7/16/2024

Current

Current

201-500 employees

Digital banking services for individuals and teens

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Hardware
Fintech
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Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$139k - $166kAnnually

+ Stock Options + 401(k) savings plan + Discretionary Performance Bonus + Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage + Unlimited Time Off + Generous Parental Leave + Commuter Benefits + Employee Assistance Programs

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
General Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Management
Marketing
Requirements
  • 3-5+ years of strategy, consulting, or project management experience
  • Strong project management skills and detail-oriented
  • Basic knowledge of marketing principles
  • Self-starter and team player
  • Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent personal communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proactive and resourceful problem solver
  • Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Data-driven with strong analytical skills (Bonus)
  • FinTech experience (Bonus)
Responsibilities
  • Support the planning, execution and tracking of marketing initiatives across channels
  • Coordinate kick-off meetings, provide company materials, set-agendas and initiate follow-ups
  • Track and report marketing projects, assess against goals, and optimize processes
  • Work with Finance to create and track project budgets
  • Review marketing materials and work with cross-functional team members to ensure materials reflect Current’s brand messaging
  • Support the creative team in the production of paid ads and creation of organic content
  • Maintain organized records of marketing communications, deliverables, and collaborations
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders; facilitate effective decision-making by presenting project updates, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and steering committees
  • Lead marketing initiatives as needed

Current provides digital banking services aimed at making banking more accessible and affordable for a wide range of users, including teenagers. Its main product is a custom-built banking technology called Current Core, which allows for faster transactions and greater stability. Users benefit from features like early direct deposits, free overdraft protection, cash back rewards, and mobile banking capabilities, including check deposits and automated savings. Current differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on premium services without hidden fees and by offering specialized banking solutions for teens. The company's goal is to improve financial outcomes for its members by providing a user-friendly and efficient banking experience.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$384.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Current's innovative features like early direct deposits and free overdraft protection can significantly improve users' financial well-being.
  • The company's partnerships, such as with TurboTax, enhance the value proposition for customers by offering additional financial benefits.
  • Current's focus on accessibility and affordability makes it an attractive option for a wide range of users, including underserved communities.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive digital banking market requires continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Reliance on interchange fees could be impacted by regulatory changes, affecting revenue.

What makes Current unique

  • Current's custom-built banking technology, Current Core, ensures greater stability and faster transactions, setting it apart from traditional banks.
  • The focus on teen banking services provides a unique niche that many competitors do not address.
  • Current's combination of subscription fees and interchange fees creates a diversified revenue stream, unlike many fintechs that rely solely on one model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity

Discretionary bonus program

Flexible vacation policy

Medical, dental, & vision

Commuter benefits

INACTIVE