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AVP, Content Creation- Financial Services

Walker & Dunlop

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Senior
110k-130k
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The AVP, Content Creation- Financial Services at Walker & Dunlop is a senior-level content strategist responsible for leading content marketing efforts across the financial services business. The role involves developing and executing content strategies aligned with business goals, managing teams and external agencies, and ensuring brand voice and regulatory compliance. Walker & Dunlop is a leading provider of capital to the commercial real estate industry, committed to social, environmental, and economic change, with a focus on building and promoting its brand through specialized marketing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and evolve a long-term content strategy supporting business line goals and growth.
  • Collaborate with business line leaders and attend business meetings to define the content strategy.
  • Manage and mentor the content team, including business line contributors and external agencies.
  • Oversee adherence to brand voice, editorial standards, and regulatory compliance across all content.
  • Act as a strategic partner to business lines, legal, digital marketing, social media, PR, and the creative team.
  • Drive high-level thought leadership campaigns by attending business line meetings and keeping up with industry trends.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
  • 7+ years of content marketing/editorial experience, with a minimum of 4+ years in financial services highly preferred.
  • Proven leadership and people management experience.
  • Deep understanding of financial services.
  • Strong portfolio of executive-level thought leadership and integrated content campaigns.
  • Strategic planning, executive communication, leadership, and team development skills.
  • Ability to show ownership of work, take on challenges, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with content marketing in financial services.
  • Knowledge of competitor landscape in financial services.
  • Experience managing teams and external agencies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
  • 7+ years of content marketing/editorial experience.
  • Minimum of 4+ years in financial services.

Benefits & Perks

  • Base salary of $110,000 - $130,000 plus discretionary bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefit options including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
  • Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions.
  • 401(k) + match.
  • Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits.
  • Health and wellness programs with cash rewards.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave, and other family paid leave programs.
  • Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Volunteer hours and donation matching.

Working at Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop is recognized as a Great Place to Work, emphasizing equity, inclusion, and professional development. The company fosters a safe, respectful environment that encourages asking questions, building relationships, and career growth. It values social responsibility, community engagement, and a supportive workplace culture.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 5, 2025
Job CategoryContent Marketing
Salary110k-130k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About Walker & Dunlop

Website

walkerdunlop.com

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Real Estate Credit

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