Marketing Operations Associate

About the Role

The Student Loans business at NerdWallet is a critical component of the company's mission to provide clarity to all of life's financial decisions. As a Marketing Operations Associate, you will be at the forefront of this effort, working to ensure that the marketplace is running efficiently and effectively. Your role will involve working with various stakeholders, including lenders, affiliate partners, and internal teams, to drive growth and revenue.

NerdWallet is committed to creating an inclusive and flexible work environment that allows employees to thrive. As a remote worker, you will be part of a team that values candid communication, collaboration, and mutual respect. The company invests heavily in the well-being and development of its employees, providing opportunities for growth and learning.

What You Will Do

• Process lender-initiated compliance updates across landing pages and internal systems to ensure marketplace accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Build, maintain, and analyze marketing reports and Google Sheets dashboards, including month-over-month and year-over-year performance analyses.
• Manage landing page content and lender placement across the Student Loans marketplace, launching new pages, updating existing experiences, and optimizing lender ordering.
• Execute affiliate marketing operations, including campaign setup, configuration, tracking implementation, and creative asset distribution.
• Reconcile partner billing and invoicing, validating traffic partner invoices, resolving discrepancies, and processing requisitions.
• Maintain lender payout rates, revenue terms, and affiliate compensation structures within internal systems to ensure accurate reporting and financial tracking.
• Manage the partner contract lifecycle, monitoring contract progress, coordinating approvals, and identifying next steps.
• Serve as a key operational hub across lenders, affiliate partners, finance, marketing, and other cross-functional teams.

What We Are Looking For

• 1–4 years of experience in marketing operations, affiliate or performance marketing, account management, financial operations, or a similar operational role.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in marketing, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to track multiple workstreams without dropping items.
• Proactive follow-through, with sound judgment about when to act vs. when to escalate.
• Comfort switching between compliance, content, billing, and partner work within a single day.
• Orientation toward learning systems, not just task completion.
• Solid Google Sheets skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and basic dashboard construction.
• Ability to work with numbers, reconciling figures, and catching discrepancies.

Nice to Have

• Experience with affiliate marketing platforms, such as Voluum.
• Familiarity with contract management tools, such as Ironclad.
• Knowledge of financial operations and accounting principles.
• Certification in marketing or a related field.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Flexible and remote work arrangements.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off and holiday policy.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

• Develop a strong understanding of Google Sheets and its applications in marketing operations.
• Create a portfolio that showcases your analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highlight your experience with affiliate marketing platforms and contract management tools.
• Prepare to discuss your approach to compliance and regulatory issues in the fintech sector.
• Research the company culture and values, and be ready to explain how you align with them.
• Practice your communication skills, as you will be working with various stakeholders in this role.
• Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience with marketing reports and data analysis.