Affiliate Marketing Manager

Position Title: Affiliate Marketing Manager

Reports To: VP of Marketing.

About us:

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! Yrefy is a dynamic lender that solves the student loan dilemma with unique financial products for borrowers and investors. We stand alone with our 7-year specialized refinance and investment products. Our mission is to provide financial relief to borrowers while delivering consistent returns to our investors.

About the Role

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. This role combines strategy, partner development, and analytical insight.

Key Responsibilities

Affiliate Program Strategy & Growth

• 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.

Partnership Management

• Onboard new partners, provide training and promotional resources, and ensure they have 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 in the sensitive financial services space.

Technical Management

• Document and implement trackable events for our affiliate management platform.
• Experience with affiliate tracking software, UTM tagging, Conversion attributions systems, and reporting tools.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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 ability to optimize campaigns and improve conversion performance.

Preferred:

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

What We Offer:

• 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!