Senior Content Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Content Manager to lead Hawk's content strategy and establish us as the definitive voice in AI for financial crime and compliance — producing authoritative thought leadership, driving pipeline, and building our brand with compliance leaders at banks and payment companies.

Responsibilities

Build a content framework aligned to pipeline goals, product roadmap, distribution channels, and core messaging themes; Own the content calendar, coordinating around product launches, industry events, and regulatory moments (FATF, FinCEN, DORA); Develop deep fluency in our buyer personas — CCOs, MLROs, BSA Officers, Heads of Risk — and craft content that speaks to their real challenges; Establish performance metrics and a continuous optimization loop across all content types; Write and commission white papers, research reports, guides, and blog posts on AML, sanctions, and fraud prevention; Position Hawk's perspective on emerging regulatory and technology developments; Drive organic growth through creating and commissioning SEO-led content, gated assets, web copy, video, social graphics, email nurture sequences, and ABM campaigns; Produce case studies, working closely with the Customer Success team; Partner closely with the wider marketing team to align content with pipeline goals; Work with our PR agencies to support executive communications; Support the production of press releases and media commentary on regulatory developments; Build strong relationships with internal and external subject matter experts to generate ideas and ensure editorial quality; Manage freelance writers, videographers, and agencies while maintaining brand voice and standards; Partner with designers to produce polished, enterprise-quality materials

Requirements

5+ years in B2B technology content in financial services; Exceptional writing and editing skills; Excellent prioritization capabilities; Strong project management and deadline delivery; Leadership skills to manage and grow a content team; Experience leading freelancers and agencies; Comfortable working across functions with senior stakeholders; Proven use of AI tools to improve content production, quality, and effectiveness

Nice to have

Regulatory or compliance experience