Senior Marketing Manager, Affiliate Partnerships

• Own affiliate marketing channel operations, from forecasting and performance tracking to partner management and reporting
• Lead strategy and execution to drive loan origination and revenue growth through affiliate partnerships
• Serve as the primary liaison for affiliate partners, managing relationships, contract negotiations, and performance optimization
• Collaborate across internal teams (Marketing, Product, Risk, Finance, Analytics, Legal, Compliance) to drive cross-functional alignment and results
• Analyze funnel and partner performance data to design and implement rigorous testing strategies
• Contribute affiliate insights to broader marketing efforts to boost overall performance
• Establish and strengthen partnerships to secure early access to beta programs, platform upgrades, and strategic collaboration opportunities
• Stay informed of emerging technologies, competitive landscape changes, and evolving affiliate trends
• Provide detailed forecasts, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Support additional strategic marketing initiatives beyond affiliate growth
• Build and lead a high-performing team, driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with all legal, operational, and quality standards in affiliate activities

• 7+ years of experience in affiliate, performance marketing, or partnership-driven growth roles, ideally in fintech or lending
• Proven track record managing major platforms like Credit Karma, Experian, NerdWallet, and/or Even Financial
• Direct ownership of revenue-driving channels with accountability for performance, scale, and efficiency
• Experience operating in regulated financial environments with awareness of compliance and legal requirements
• Proficiency with affiliate tracking and attribution platforms to diagnose and optimize performance
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with advanced testing and reporting capabilities
• Demonstrated success in people management and team development
• Ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills across technical and executive audiences
• Experience working cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Product, Finance, and Analytics teams

• Experience scaling an affiliate program from early-stage to maturity
• Background in both marketplace and direct affiliate models
• Experience building attribution frameworks or forecasting models
• Contributions to cross-channel marketing initiatives

15% annual bonus based on individual and company KPIs (often exceeds target for top performers)