Senior Associate, Marketing Operations, Wealth Management Solutions

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 >

  Reporting Relationships

  Compensation

  The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

  $120,000 - $140,000

  The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

  Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

  There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.