Senior Associate, Marketing Operations, Wealth Management Solutions

Ares Wealth Management Solutions – Company Overview

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture, guided by core values of Collaboration, Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Self‑Awareness, and Trustworthiness. Ares Management is one of the largest alternative investment managers in the world. AWMS oversees product development, distribution, marketing and client servicing for the global wealth management channel.

The Digital Marketing team within AWMS seeks a Marketing Operations Manager to strengthen and scale its global digital marketing capabilities. The role centers on building and optimizing the marketing technology stack, improving campaign execution and performance, and establishing best practices and processes. The position requires close partnership with global Marketing, Technology, Data, Sales, Legal & Compliance, Leadership teams and external agencies.

• Develop a comprehensive marketing operations strategy, execution plan and KPIs aligned with company goals to drive efficiency, effective technology use, tool integration, and data‑informed decision‑making.
• Lead the evaluation, acquisition, integration, adoption and optimization of new marketing technologies as well as decommissioning of legacy tools to enhance processes and improve productivity.
• Oversee the planning, execution and delivery of complex, multi‑stakeholder projects, ensuring timelines, business requirements and quality standards are met.
• Manage campaign data operations and project operations for digital marketing campaigns, partnering with stakeholders to plan, execute, measure and report across web, email, paid and organic media.
• Identify opportunities to utilize automation and AI to increase efficiency.
• Communicate project updates, risks and progress to stakeholder groups, tailoring information to audience.
• Use performance data and analytics to identify trends, optimize processes and support continuous improvement across marketing operations; share best practices.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Technology teams to develop the technology roadmap and align initiatives with business priorities.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in marketing operations, digital marketing or a similar function with hands‑on execution and strategy.
• Preferred experience in financial services, highly regulated industry or B2B.
• Experience managing and using marketing technology platforms across channels – email service providers, web platforms, analytics tools, project management tools (e.g., Asana) – and familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM.
• Familiarity with email, website, paid and organic media campaign processes and technology.
• Demonstrated ability to design effective operational processes for data, customer journeys and project management.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders globally.

• Exceptional project management, organizational and communication skills; ability to translate priorities into clear project requirements, timelines and plans.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities to identify and address operational challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration and interpersonal influence skills, working effectively with Marketing, Technology, Sales teams and external partners.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how marketing operations impact overall business objectives and growth.
• Focus on staying current on evolving marketing technology trends and emerging tools.
• Attention to detail in a dynamic setting and a highly motivated, team‑player attitude.

Base salary range: $120,000 – $140,000. Total compensation may include a discretionary performance‑based bonus. Benefits include comprehensive insurance plans, 401(k) with company match, flexible savings accounts, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, commuter benefits and additional wellness and professional development programs.

Reporting to the senior leadership within the Digital Marketing team, responsible for cross‑departmental collaboration.

Ares Management LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. Ares Management will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.