Carex is partnering with a fintech industry partner to find a strategic, data-driven Senior Marketing Manager, Affiliate Partnerships to lead and scale a high-performing growth channel. This role will own the affiliate ecosystem end-to-end, directly managing relationships with key partners like Credit Karma, Experian, NerdWallet, Even Financial, and others. The channel is a critical revenue driver and key to achieving aggressive year-end growth goals.
As both the strategic and executional lead, the Senior Marketing Manager will optimize performance across existing partners, identify and activate new growth opportunities, and lead cross-functional initiatives with Marketing, Product, Analytics, Risk, Compliance, and more. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with the opportunity to build and scale a high-performing team as the function grows.
This role is fully remote but candidates must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin.
What You’ll Do
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Own affiliate marketing channel operations, from forecasting and performance tracking to partner management and reporting.
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Lead strategy and execution to drive loan origination and revenue growth through affiliate partnerships.
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Serve as the primary liaison for affiliate partners, managing relationships, contract negotiations, and performance optimization.
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Collaborate across internal teams (Marketing, Product, Risk, Finance, Analytics, Legal, Compliance) to drive cross-functional alignment and results.
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Analyze funnel and partner performance data to design and implement rigorous testing strategies.
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Contribute affiliate insights to broader marketing efforts to boost overall performance.
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Establish and strengthen partnerships to secure early access to beta programs, platform upgrades, and strategic collaboration opportunities.
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Stay informed of emerging technologies, competitive landscape changes, and evolving affiliate trends.
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Provide detailed forecasts, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
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Support additional strategic marketing initiatives beyond affiliate growth.
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Build and lead a high-performing team, driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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Ensure full compliance with all legal, operational, and quality standards in affiliate activities.
What You’ll Bring
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7+ years of experience in affiliate, performance marketing, or partnership-driven growth roles, ideally in fintech or lending.
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Proven track record managing major platforms like Credit Karma, Experian, NerdWallet, and/or Even Financial.
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Direct ownership of revenue-driving channels with accountability for performance, scale, and efficiency.
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Experience operating in regulated financial environments with awareness of compliance and legal requirements.
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Proficiency with affiliate tracking and attribution platforms to diagnose and optimize performance.
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Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with advanced testing and reporting capabilities.
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Demonstrated success in people management and team development.
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Ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills across technical and executive audiences.
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Experience working cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Product, Finance, and Analytics teams.
Bonus Points For:
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Experience scaling an affiliate program from early-stage to maturity
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Background in both marketplace and direct affiliate models
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Experience building attribution frameworks or forecasting models
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Contributions to cross-channel marketing initiatives
Compensation
Base Salary Range: $145,000–$160,000
Bonus Opportunity: 15% annual bonus based on individual and company KPIs (often exceeds target for top performers)
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