Affiliate Marketing, Senior Associate

Kikoff: The Fintech Powering Financial Security at Scale
Kikoff is a profitable, pre-IPO fintech company on a mission to empower everyone to achieve financial security. With record revenue growth in 2025 and a unicorn valuation, we've built a suite of products that help millions of people build credit, access liquidity, and save money.
We're scaling fast. Join us if you want to build something meaningful and help millions of people move forward financially.

Why Kikoff

This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact. Overview
We are seeking an Affiliate Marketing Manager to join our Business team. This isn’t just a "client-facing" role; it’s a hybrid of digital marketing strategy and data analysis.

You will own a set of partners, define growth strategy and optimization paths, and collaborate closely with the User Acquisition team on achieving growth goals.

What you'll own
North Star Objectives
Champion Kikoff’s products and services and become the influential main point of contact for our active partners
Heavily contribute to Kikoff’s ambitious new user acquisition goals through account management, up/cross selling, and optimizations
Consistently overachieve monthly acquisition goals and grow your career as a contributing member of Kikoff
Affiliate Relationship Management:
Serve as the main point of contact for assigned affiliate partners, fostering strong and collaborative relationships
Communicate regularly with affiliates partners to understand their needs, provide support, and address any concerns or issues
Act as a liaison between affiliates and internal teams to ensure alignment on goals, promotions, and campaign strategies
Manage central inboxes to answer common questions and provide support to existing and inquiring partners
Draft compelling recruitment pitches and partner newsletters that excite partners and drive action
Campaign Management and Optimization:
Work closely with affiliate partners to develop and execute effective marketing campaigns that drive traffic, conversions, and revenue
Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and identify opportunities for optimization and improvement
Present strategic guidance and recommendations to partners to help them maximize their performance and reach their goals
Performance Tracking and Reporting:
Track and analyze key performance metrics such as clicks, conversions, and revenue generated by affiliate partners
Prepare regular reports (monthly, weekly) and updates on affiliate program performance to share with internal stakeholders and affiliates
Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive decision-making and improve campaign effectiveness
Synthesize and share creative learnings from campaigns with cross-functional teams
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred (or in progress)
1-3 years of experience in affiliate marketing, account management, or a related role (affiliate agency experience a plus)
Strong understanding of affiliate marketing principles, strategies, and best practices
Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with affiliate partners and cross-functional teams
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, draw insights, and make data-driven decisions; proficiency with data software such as Tableau and Amplitude
Familiarity with affiliate tracking platforms and tools (e.g., Impact, Appsflyer), proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs), and familiarity with AI automation (Claude Cowork, Claude Code)
Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and results and brings a “test and learn” approach
Experience with DTC, subscription, or fintech a plus.

Base Range
$110,000—$125,000 USD
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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