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Senior Associate, Paid Search (Hybrid)

Enova InternationalChicago, ILMarketing
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Salary
$90K to $120K.
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 7+ yrs
Posted
8 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This Senior Associate, Paid Search role is based in Chicago, Illinois at Enova International and suits a self-directed marketing expert with a strategic ownership mindset. The position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office work from Tuesday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.

Role Overview

Enova International is seeking a Senior Associate, Paid Search for its Small Business division in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on owning the growth and trajectory of search and affiliate strategy to drive new customer acquisition and profitable growth. The position bridges data science, analytics, and performance while utilizing AI tools to surface signals, generate ideas, and optimize workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Own the search strategy by setting the vision, roadmap, and growth trajectory for SEM and related channels, including budget allocation, bid strategy, partner mix, and testing agendas.
Build and manage the affiliate partner portfolio by recruiting and vetting partners, structuring commission models, running performance reviews, and monitoring for compliance and fraud.
Bridge data science, analytics, and performance by working alongside data scientists and BI teams to translate model inputs and outputs into channel decisions.
Connect performance to the P&L by evaluating how spend and optimization choices impact acquisition volume, efficiency, cost, and profitability.
Lead with AI by championing AI tools across search and affiliate workflows to accelerate research, analysis, creative generation, and reporting.
Identify proactive growth opportunities, channels, and partner relationships to maintain a competitive market advantage.
Run and optimize channels hands-on through day-to-day campaign builds, bid and budget management, keyword strategy, and end-to-end testing agendas.
Ensure all paid search and affiliate activity complies with regulatory, legal, and brand integrity requirements.
Communicate cross-functional recommendations and results to leadership and partners in analytics, finance, creative, product marketing, legal, and compliance.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in performance marketing, specifically paid search, SEM, and affiliate marketing, with a proven track record of driving online conversions and customer acquisition.
Strategic, ownership-driven mindset with a history of identifying problems and implementing solutions independently.
Proven proficiency with AI tools and a track record of applying them across analysis, reporting, creative, testing, and decision support.
Hands-on fluency across paid search, AI/LLM, and affiliate platforms, including Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, search platforms like Search Ads 360 or Marin, and affiliate networks.
Strong analytical skills with experience in performance reporting, web analytics tools such as Google Analytics, GA4, or Adobe Analytics, and SQL or BI tools.
Ability to connect channel performance to business and P&L outcomes and articulate those stories to non-technical stakeholders.
Exceptional communication and project management skills to align cross-functional teams and meet deadlines.
Self-starter, action-oriented approach to handling the P&L as a business owner.

Skills and Tools

Google Ads
Microsoft (Bing) Ads
Search Ads 360
Marin
Google Analytics / GA4
Adobe Analytics
SQL and BI tools
AI and LLM platforms
Affiliate networks and tracking platforms

Salary and Benefits

The budgeted annual salary range is $90,000 to $120,000, with actual compensation determined by qualifications, skills, experience, and level assessed during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include a bonus and restricted stock units. Full-time employee benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance with mental health benefits, 401(k) matching with a Roth option for U.S.-based employees, paid time off, paid holidays, a sabbatical program, summer hours, paid parental leave, DEI employee resource groups, employee recognition programs, charitable matching, and a paid volunteer day.

About the Company

Enova International is a financial technology company that delivers online financial services using its AI and machine learning-powered Colossus platform. The organization serves non-prime consumers and businesses while offering technology services to traditional banks to expand accessible credit. Enova maintains a values-driven, inclusive culture that encourages listening to customers, challenging assumptions, and thinking big.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Enova International careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work schedule for this role?

The role is located in Chicago, IL, and follows a hybrid work schedule. Employees work in the office from Tuesday through Thursday and have remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.

What is the salary range for the Senior Associate, Paid Search position?

The budgeted annual salary range is $90,000 to $120,000, with the final offer determined by qualifications, skills, experience, and the assessed level during the hiring process. Additional compensation may include a bonus and restricted stock units.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in performance marketing, specifically focusing on paid search, SEM, and affiliate marketing.

What technical platforms and tools does the role require familiarity with?

The position requires hands-on fluency with Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, search platforms like Search Ads 360 or Marin, affiliate networks, web analytics tools like Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics, SQL, BI tools, and AI/LLM platforms.

What benefits are available to full-time employees?

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance with mental health coverage, 401(k) matching with a Roth option, paid time off, paid holidays, sabbatical programs, summer hours, paid parental leave, DEI groups, recognition programs, and charitable matching.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Enova International careers page.

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