Affiliate and Partnerships Manager, Performance Marketing

Step

Affiliate and Partnerships Manager scaling affiliate, creator, and direct partnerships for Step’s mobile-first banking platform. Driving acquisition through tracking, deal negotiation, compliance, and performance optimization.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing affiliate and partner marketing programs, including program setup, partner onboarding, and financial management. Proficient in negotiating contracts, tracking performance, and ensuring compliance with brand and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Affiliate Program ManagementContract NegotiationBudget ManagementTracking ConfigurationCreative Development

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Affiliate MarketingPartner OnboardingCommission ManagementLink AttributionPostback SetupsPixel-Based TrackingTracking QAFinancial Marketing ComplianceProgram FinancialsDeal Structures

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsProject Management

Tools & Technologies

ImpactAppsFlyerGA4

Industry Keywords

Consumer AppFintechGrowth-Stage StartupCreator PartnershipsInfluencer Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and scale Step's affiliate program on Impact and other relevant networks, recruiting and onboarding partners and optimizing commissions, placements, and incentives to improve CAC
Build, launch, and scale the affiliate creator program
Negotiate pricing, payout terms, and deal parameters, and manage contract reviews, approvals, execution, and records
Build and manage direct partnerships outside affiliate networks from outreach through negotiation, program design, and ongoing management
Develop Step's presence in emerging distribution channels, including AI-driven discovery and recommendation surfaces
Manage longer-term direct partnerships with creators and influencers, including relationships, deliverables, and performance
Own invoicing, budget management, invoice approvals, payout reconciliation, and spend tracking
Build and maintain partner tracking setups, attribution data, and QA processes
Lead creative development and approval for brand and regulatory compliance, monitor FTC violations and off-brand activity, and partner with legal on financial-product marketing claims
Report program performance and translate partner-level data into recommendations for the growth team

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience managing affiliate or partner marketing programs, ideally at a consumer app, fintech, or growth-stage startup
Hands-on experience with Impact or a comparable affiliate network, including program setup, partner onboarding, tracking configuration, and commission management
Experience building direct partnership programs from scratch, negotiating deal structures, and executing contracts
Experience owning program financials, budget tracking, invoice approvals, and payout reconciliation
Strong understanding of affiliate and partnership tracking mechanics, including link attribution, postback setups, pixel-based tracking, and MMP integrations
Hands-on experience conducting tracking QA and resolving attribution issues
Experience with AppsFlyer or a comparable MMP is a plus; familiarity with GA4 is a plus
Experience managing creative development and approval workflows, brand standards, FTC disclosure rules, and financial marketing compliance
Familiarity with creator and influencer partnership models
Ability to manage partners from independent creators to large media companies and manage high volumes of partners, contracts, and projects
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Stock options
Generous medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401k plan with Safe Harbor company matching
Flexible vacation policy
Paid company holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave with flexible return to work
Company-provided technology package
Reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process