Writer
We are seeking a talented writer to join our Content team. As part of Bessemer’s Corporate Strategy & Communications department, the Content team is responsible for conveying who we are and what we do, crafting compelling stories that showcase our deep expertise and the values-driven culture that defines Bessemer Trust. We collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, to bring these stories to life.
Responsibilities
Writing, editing, and proofreading investment, wealth planning, and family office management thought leadership and capabilities-related content.
Crafting content for various formats, including print and online publications, video, speeches, invitations, brochures, letters/emails, social media, and presentation materials.
Interacting with senior management and key stakeholders across Bessemer Trust to develop content.
Coordinating with other groups on design and distribution of communications.
Assisting in development of a thoughtful publication calendar.
Participating in the team’s strategic planning discussions and assisting with various activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Five to twelve years of experience within financial services.
Familiarity with investment and wealth management topics.
Skilled at writing and storytelling for thought leadership and digital platforms, such as web, email, and social media.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and within a team. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships with colleagues across all levels.
Applications must include a cover letter and writing samples.
The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skills, experience, and qualification for the role. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.
In addition, this position may be eligible for a discretionary incentive based on individual and company performance.
Eligible employees may participate in a 401 (k) program with a company profit sharing contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
About Bessemer Trust
Bessemer Trust is a leading multifamily office, overseeing more than $200 billion in assets for over 3,000 individuals and families of substantial wealth. Its 1,200 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management — disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.
Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family. As a self-made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of Carnegie Steel.
Bessemer Trust retains its original focus as a privately owned and independent wealth manager deeply committed to its mission of providing peace of mind to its clients. Bessemer’s adherence to putting clients’ interests first, fiduciary mindset, and highly collaborative culture are at the heart of everything the firm does.
Key Facts
For more than 118 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family.
Headquartered in New York’s Rockefeller Center, Bessemer Trust has 22 offices in total. Woodbridge, NJ, is one of the firm’s largest offices, which hosts a wide range of technology and operations professionals. In addition to its sizable presence in New York and Woodbridge, the firm provides client service through offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Garden City, Grand Cayman, Greenwich, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Naples, Nevada, Palm Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Stuart, and Washington, D.C.
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About Our Employee Rewards And Benefits
We provide exceptional rewards and benefits that are among the best in the industry, giving our people access to a wide range of options, including:
Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution
Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs
Hybrid work environment: 60% in office, 40% remote for most positions
Paid time off and paid parental leave
Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees