Affiliate Marketing Manager

Position Overview

Position Title: Affiliate Marketing Manager
Reports To: VP of Marketing.

Yrefy is a private student loan refinance company dedicated to assisting borrowers burdened with delinquent or defaulted private student loans. We originate loans and change borrower's bad debt to good! Our mission is to provide financial relief to borrowers while delivering consistent returns to our investors.

We're seeking a strategic and results-driven Affiliate Marketing Manager to lead Yrefy's affiliate marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will build and scale a high-performance affiliate program that drives high-quality leads and refinance applications, develops long-term partner relationships, and expands our brand exposure in the student loan refinance market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive affiliate marketing strategy aligned with Yrefy's business goals and growth targets.
• Identify and recruit quality affiliate partners (blogs, financial education platforms, comparison sites, finance communities).
• Create competitive commission structures and incentive programs to attract and retain high-value affiliates.
• Establish clear KPIs and performance benchmarks to measure program effectiveness.
• Onboard new partners, provide training and promotional resources, and ensure they have the tools to succeed.
• Maintain and nurture strong, ongoing relationships with affiliate partners, addressing questions and performance challenges.
• Ensure that affiliates comply with brand guidelines and legal/industry standards.
• Document and implement trackable events for the affiliate management platform and manage affiliate tracking software, UTM tagging, conversion attribution systems, and reporting tools.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing affiliate marketing programs or strategic partnerships (preferably in finance, fintech, or lead-generation industries).
• Strong analytical skills with experience using tracking and reporting tools (e.g., Google Analytics, affiliate network dashboards).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to optimize campaigns and improve conversion performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with affiliate platforms (e.g., Impact, CJ).
• Knowledge of digital marketing channels and SEO fundamentals.
• Familiarity with financial services compliance and marketing regulations.

Benefits & Perks

• 100% Employer Paid Medical for Employee AND Whole Family (includes the Mayo Clinic)
• 401k/Roth Plan 4% Match with Immediate Vesting
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance, plus optional voluntary coverage
• Company Paid Short-and-Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fully Paid LifeTime Gym Membership (if >8 visit days/month)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Job-related Tuition Reimbursement
• Catered Friday Lunches
• Stocked Snack Kitchens
• Fun in-Office Work Environment
• Advancement Opportunities in a Fast-Growing Company
• And More!