Marketing Operations Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own intake governance and request fulfillment for marketing support, turning inbound requests into categorized work with clear SLAs and compliant scope.

  • Manage intake, triage, and status updates to keep requests on track and visible across teams.
  • Coordinate execution with design, digital, content, and compliance to deliver within SLA and policy boundaries.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Request Intake & Triage
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all inbound marketing requests submitted via the firm’s marketing intake form
  • Review and categorize requests by service type, business unit, and urgency; confirm receipt and set expectations with requestors promptly
  • Assess each submission against established scope, SLA, and marketing policy to determine the appropriate course of action
  • Gather missing information from requestors where needed before routing or executing
  • Escalate requests that require team discussion, are complex, or come from VIPs
  • Execution & Delivery
  • Execute or coordinate execution of approved requests by selecting from a defined library of marketing solutions and templates
  • Manage concurrent requests across advisor and business unit queues with accuracy and adherence to turnaround standards
  • Coordinate with internal team members (design, digital, content, compliance) as needed to fulfill requests within SLA
  • Maintain accurate status records for all open requests in the firm’s project management system (Asana)
  • Build and maintain dashboards and intake reports that provide visibility into request volume, SLA performance, and recurring patterns
  • Scope & Policy Management
  • Apply established scope, compliance, and resource policies to determine when a request can proceed as submitted, requires modification, or falls outside what marketing can support
  • Communicate out-of-scope or non-compliant requests to stakeholders clearly and professionally, citing the applicable policy or guideline
  • Escalate borderline or ambiguous requests to the appropriate marketing lead rather than making unilateral exceptions
  • Document recurring scope issues and surface patterns to inform team process improvement
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Own and manage the firmwide Marketing resources intranet page
  • Provide consistent, on-script status updates throughout the lifecycle of each request
  • Manage stakeholder expectations professionally when timelines shift or requests require redirection
  • Build credibility with advisors and internal teams as a reliable, responsive point of contact for marketing support
  • Represent the marketing team professionally in all written and verbal communication
Requirements
  • 2–5 years of experience in a marketing operations, marketing coordinator, account services, project management or client services role
  • Demonstrated ability to project manage multiple campaigns with high volumes of concurrent requests or projects with accuracy and professionalism
  • Strong written communication skills — able to produce clear, professional stakeholder updates and policy-based responses
  • Comfort working within defined processes and systems; not reliant on creative latitude to perform well
  • Sound judgment to apply scope and compliance policies accurately, including the confidence to professionally decline or redirect requests that fall outside defined parameters
  • Detail-oriented and organized; experience using a task management platforms (Asana, Monday.com, Workfront, or similar)
  • Strong command of Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com or Jira.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, resourcefully, and with a calm, solutions-oriented approach
  • Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field a plus
  • Experience in financial services, professional services, or another regulated industry
  • Familiarity with marketing compliance considerations (e.g., SEC/FINRA advertising guidelines) or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
  • Experience with CRM or marketing platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, or similar)
  • Background in agency traffic coordination, shared services, or internal creative operations
  • Experience working in a matrixed organization with multiple internal stakeholder types
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!
  • 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Parental Leave
  • Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
  • Opportunity to give back time to local communities
  • Commuter benefits
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Founded in 2009
New York, New York, USA
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