Channel Marketing Associate

About AQR Capital Management

AQR is a global investment firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver concrete, long-term results by looking past market noise to identify and isolate the factors that matter most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. By putting theory into practice, we have become a leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998.

 At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We’re determined to know what makes financial markets tick – and we’ll ask every question and challenge every assumption.  We recognize and respect the power of collaboration and believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation.

The Team:

The AQR Marketing team is responsible for brand management, corporate communications, digital strategy, content strategy and creation, design and signature events for the firm.  Our goal is to raise the firm’s visibility and obtain and retain clients, using our global platform to address all investment strategies, regions and client channels.  We seek to deliver the most effective, innovative and scalable ways to express the traits that set AQR apart: our close ties to leading academic institutions, investment capabilities, client solutions and industry expertise.

The Marketing team is part of AQR’s Business Development team.

Your Role:

We are seeking a strategic, execution-focused Channel Marketing Associate to support the development and implementation of marketing plans across client types and regions. This individual will work closely with the broader marketing team, sales teams, and investment teams to execute on integrated marketing campaigns that elevate AQR’s brand, drive engagement, and support business growth.

Job Responsibilities:

Content Distribution

• Assist in planning and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns that span email, webinar, events, web, social, print and other marketing tactics
• Build and customize marketing plans based on product priorities by channel (e.g. financial advisors, institutions)
• Use data to inform segmentation, track engagement metrics and provide insights to enhance targeting and improve performance
• Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and communication trends, providing actionable insights for marketing plans

Content Creation

• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to develop marketing collateral, thought leadership, and investor educational materials in support of focus strategies
• Coordinate content development with sales teams to ensure communications are aligned with channel-specific priorities
• Ensure consistency of messaging within brand framework and compliance of communications within regulatory guidelines
• Provide writing and editing support for marketing materials and web content, identify ways to leverage opportunities across channels

What You’ll Bring:

• 3–5 years of relevant marketing experience, preferably in financial services or asset management
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• Strong interest in the asset management industry and marketing strategy
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in marketing platforms (e.g., Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Marketo, HubSpot, ON24, Seismic) and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Tableau) is a plus
• Collaborative mindset and a passion for data-driven marketing

The salary range for this role is expected to be $110,000 to $130,000.  This is the range that we in good faith believe is accurate for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, depending upon factors such as skills, experience, location, or other business and organizational needs.  This wage range may also be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY