[Remote] Marketing Operations Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NerdWallet is on a mission to bring clarity to all of life’s financial decisions, and they are seeking a Marketing Operations Associate to support their Student Loans STT business. This entry-level role focuses on operational and administrative tasks, including lender compliance, marketing reporting, and affiliate campaign operations, allowing senior marketing leadership to concentrate on strategic initiatives.ResponsibilitiesProcess lender-initiated compliance updates—including APRs, disclosures, and other regulated content—across landing pages and internal systems to ensure marketplace accuracy and regulatory complianceBuild, maintain, and analyze marketing reports and Google Sheets dashboards, including month-over-month and year-over-year performance analyses, campaign and partner reporting, and monthly billing audits that support data-driven marketing and partnership decisionsManage landing page content and lender placement across the Student Loans marketplace by launching new pages, updating existing experiences, optimizing lender ordering, and executing partner-driven initiatives such as logo tests and custom landing pagesExecute affiliate marketing operations in Voluum, including campaign setup, configuration, tracking implementation, and creative asset distribution to support partner acquisition effortsReconcile partner billing and invoicing across both sides of the marketplace by validating traffic partner invoices, resolving discrepancies, processing requisitions, auditing lender invoices, and identifying billing issues for cross-functional stakeholdersMaintain lender payout rates, revenue terms, and affiliate compensation structures within internal systems to ensure accurate reporting, bidding optimization, partner reconciliation, and financial trackingManage the partner contract lifecycle in Ironclad by monitoring contract progress, coordinating approvals, identifying next steps, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to support onboarding, renewals, and ongoing partner relationshipsServe as a key operational hub across lenders, affiliate partners, finance, marketing, and other cross-functional teams, ensuring initiatives move efficiently from intake through execution and completionSkills1–4 years in marketing operations, affiliate or performance marketing, account management, financial operations, or a similar operational roleBachelor's degree preferred — marketing, business, finance, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experienceStrong attention to detail — this role touches regulated content, financial records, and contractsAbility to track many workstreams at once without dropping itemsProactive follow-through without needing repeated promptingSound judgment about when to act vs. when to escalateComfort switching between compliance, content, billing, and partner work within a single dayOrientation toward learning systems, not just task completionSolid Google Sheets skills — formulas, pivot tables, and basic dashboard constructionComfort working with numbers: reconciling figures, catching discrepancies, keeping records accurateAbility to learn new platforms quickly (training provided on Voluum, Ironclad, WordPress, and internal tools)Clear, professional written communication for partner correspondenceExperience with affiliate tracking platforms (Voluum, Cake, Everflow, or similar)Exposure to CPL/CPA models or paid media basicsBackground in fintech, lending, or another regulated industryAP/AR, invoice reconciliation, or billing audit experienceFamiliarity with a contract management platform (Ironclad, DocuSign CLM)CMS experience, particularly WordPressBasic SQL or data warehouse exposureComfort using AI tools or lightweight automation to reduce repetitive workBenefitsIndustry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependentsRejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdownNew Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster careMental health supportPaid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interestsHealth and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contributionMonthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)Nerd-led group initiatives – Employee Resource Groups for Parents, Diversity, and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA, and other communitiesHackathons and team events across all teams and departmentsCompany-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity AuctionTake 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match401K with 4% company matchBe the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and toolsFinancial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through NorthstarDisability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiumsCompany OverviewNerdWallet develops a financial platform to help people find the right credit cards and mortgage rates. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.nerdwallet.com/.