Senior Associate, Marketing Operations, Wealth Management Solutions

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in marketing operations, digital marketing and/or a similar function, preferably with previous experience in hands-on execution and strategy.
• Financial services or a highly regulated industry

Benefits

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Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job Description Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. About Ares Wealth Management Solutions Ares Management is one of the largest alternative investment managers in the world. Backed by the power and scale of the Ares platform, Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) oversees product development, distribution, marketing and client servicing efforts for the global wealth management channel. AWMS' mission is to provide advisors and their clients access to innovative, solutions-oriented investment opportunities, across the Ares platform of industry leading credit, private equity, real estate and infrastructure strategies. Through our range of institutional and retail structures, coupled with excellent client service and educational resources, we help investors diversify their portfolios with private market solutions that seek to deliver consistent, long-term growth. Position Summary The Digital Marketing team within Ares Wealth Management Solutions (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. This person will translate high‑level marketing strategy into operational plans, lead major projects, and drive continuous enhancements that improve efficiency and business impact. They'll evaluate and implement new tools and technology, including AI, while developing deep expertise in existing platforms. The position requires close partnership with global Marketing, Technology, Data, Sales, Legal & Compliance, and Leadership teams, as well as external agencies. Critical to success in this role are strong project management, technical and analytical skills, stakeholder collaboration and a proven track record of creating operational efficiencies with a vision of what successful marketing operations looks like. The ideal candidate is strategic, curious, entrepreneurial and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment. They bring strong communication skills, a problem‑solving mindset and the ability to build scalable, high‑performing marketing operations to support a high-growth, dynamic business. Essential Duties Develop a comprehensive marketing operations strategy, execution plan and KPIs aligned with Ares Wealth Management Solutions' goals, driving 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 the decommissioning of old technology to enhance processes and improve team productivity. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder marketing operations projects, ensuring timelines, business requirements, and quality standards are met. Manage campaign data operations and project operations for digital marketing campaigns, partnering with Marketing and Technology stakeholders to plan, execute, measure, report across web, email and paid and organic media to drive efficiency and performance. Seek opportunities to utilize automation and AI. Communicate project updates and needs to stakeholder groups, clearly outlining progress, risks, responsibilities and timelines tailored to audience. Use performance data and analytics to identify trends, optimize processes, and support continuous improvement across marketing operations and share best practices. Work with the Marketing and Technology teams to develop our marketing technology roadmap and align initiatives with business priorities.

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