About the Role
Lead Money Mart's digital Gen Z segment-specific marketing efforts by developing and executing targeted strategies that drive customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. This role translates brand and business objectives into relevant, insight-driven marketing programs for priority audiences, working with cross-functional teams and agency partners to plan, execute, and measure segment-focused campaigns.
Responsibilities
- Own the Gen Z segment marketing strategy end-to-end, including audience insights, segmentation, messaging frameworks, and campaign briefs.
- Develop and maintain Gen Z-specific value propositions positioning Money Mart's products and services as relevant, accessible, and trustworthy.
- Serve as the internal SME on Gen Z culture, trends, financial behaviors, and digital habits, advising cross-functional teams.
- Translate business objectives into audience-first campaign strategies that resonate with a generation valuing authenticity, transparency, and speed.
- Lead the development of Gen Z-tailored messaging hierarchies, tone of voice guidelines, and content frameworks.
- Partner with creative teams and agencies to brief, review, and approve content native to each platform.
- Champion culturally relevant storytelling, including trend-led content, creator partnerships, and community-driven narratives.
- Continuously test and iterate on messaging based on performance data, audience feedback, and cultural signals.
- Own channel strategy and execution across TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and similar platforms, including organic and paid activations.
- Define platform-specific content strategies aligning with each channel's unique format, algorithm, and audience behavior.
- Lead mobile app messaging and push notification strategy, developing segmented, personalized, and behavior-triggered communication flows.
- Stay ahead of platform updates, emerging features, and best practices to maintain a fresh and competitive presence.
- Collaborate with performance marketing and analytics teams to track KPIs, optimize campaigns, and report on Gen Z segment performance.
Requirements
- 5+ years of marketing experience, with a strong focus on Gen Z or youth audience strategy.
- Proven track record developing and executing campaigns on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat (organic and paid).
- Hands-on experience with mobile push notifications and in-app messaging, including segmentation, A/B testing, and lifecycle marketing.
- Deep understanding of Gen Z consumer psychology, financial attitudes, and digital-first behaviors.
- Strong copywriting and messaging skills.
- Experience working with or briefing creative teams, content creators, and influencer partners.
- Experience in financial services, fintech, or a regulated industry (Nice to Have).
- Familiarity with Quebec/French-language market considerations (Nice to Have).
- Background in community management or social listening (Nice to Have).
- Experience with short-form video production or creator-led content (Nice to Have).
Skills
- Gen Z marketing strategy
- Customer acquisition
- Customer engagement
- Customer retention
- Marketing campaign execution
- Messaging frameworks
- Content strategy
- Social media marketing (TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat)
- Paid social advertising
- Mobile app messaging
- Push notifications
- A/B testing
- Lifecycle marketing
- Copywriting
- Creative direction
- Influencer marketing
- Performance marketing
- Data analysis
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years of marketing experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Journalism
- Master’s degree in Communications, Business, or a related field (Desired)
Salary/Compensations
- C$ 95000 to C$ 110000
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Health and dental plans with 100% of premiums covered
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement savings options
- Reimbursement for tuition assistance and professional development
- Discounts through Perkopolis
- Rewards and recognition programs
About the Company
- Momentum Financial Services Group (MFSG) helps people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most.
- MFSG is the team behind Money Mart, Canada’s largest non-bank branch network and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities.
- MFSG powers products, technology, and operations for short-term loans, money transfers, and prepaid cards, connecting over a million customers annually to the money they need.
- MFSG fosters collaboration across teams to create solutions that remove barriers and provide access to money.
- MFSG is committed to building innovative solutions grounded in ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data and technology, aligned with Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA).
- MFSG prioritizes strong data governance, clear communication, and safeguards to ensure AI and data-driven systems are safe, fair, and accountable.
- MFSG focuses on developing tools and processes that promote equity, reliability, and trust, supported by ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to building innovative solutions grounded in ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data and technology.
- Aligned with the principles outlined in Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), we take a proactive approach to ensuring that any AI or data-driven systems we use are safe, fair, and accountable.
- This posting is for a current position within our organization, offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, responsible innovation that supports our employees, clients, and communities.
- We prioritize strong data governance, clear communication around how systems work, and safeguards that reduce risks and protect individuals.
- Our focus is on developing tools and processes that promote equity, reliability, and trust, supported by ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement.
- Joining MFSG means contributing to a future-focused organization that values both innovation and integrity, where your work helps shape solutions that responsibly support our employees, clients, and communities.
