Junior SEO Executive

About CMC Markets

CMC Markets is a leading global provider of online trading and investing, with over 35 years of experience. We are committed to making financial markets accessible to everyone, delivering world-class platform technology, innovative product development, and exceptional client service.

We foster a culture built on integrity, putting clients first, striving for excellence, and continuous learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to how we operate and succeed.

Role overview

As a
Junior SEO Executive
, you will join our SEO and wider Digital Marketing team to help improve CMC's organic search visibility, publish content through our CMS, drive qualified traffic, and support our conversion goals.

In this hands-on role, you will contribute to executing SEO strategies across on-page, off-page, technical, content, digital PR, and CRO. You will collaborate with content, product, and technology teams, monitor performance, and build your expertise in SEO best practices within a regulated financial services environment.

This position is ideal for someone with 1–2 years of experience (or equivalent) who is eager to grow, experiment, and make a real impact.

Key responsibilities

• Create and publish landing pages, blog posts, and other website content within our CMS (Contentful), ensuring SEO best practices are applied
• Conduct keyword research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities
• Upload and optimise content, including meta titles and descriptions, headings, image alt text, internal linking, and formatting
• Collaborate with content writers to optimise articles and align with SEO strategy
• Perform regular site audits (technical checks such as crawl errors, site speed, mobile-friendliness, and broken links) and flag issues to engineering teams
• Support off-page SEO and link-building initiatives, including monitoring backlink profiles
• Track and report SEO performance (rankings, organic traffic, impressions, CTR, conversions) using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other tools
• Stay current with algorithm updates, trends, tools, and industry best practices, with a focus on financial services SEO
• Assist with A/B testing and SEO experiments to improve site performance
• Partner with product, UX, and engineering teams to embed SEO into new launches and website enhancements

Skills and qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field
• 1–2 years' experience in SEO, digital marketing, or related internships/projects
• Experience using SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Keyword Planner, SEMrush, or Ahrefs
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and site architecture principles
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and draw insights
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, manage time effectively, and work across multiple projects

Desirable

• Experience or interest in financial services, fintech, or regulated industries
• Familiarity with Contentful or other CMS platforms
• Exposure to SEO A/B testing
• Understanding of JavaScript and performance optimisation techniques
• Knowledge of outreach and link-building strategies
• Awareness of digital compliance and regulatory considerations within financial services

CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.