Affiliate/ Partnerships Team Leader

seeking alpha

Job Summary

Seeking Alpha is looking for an Affiliate/Partnerships Team Leader to join their global affiliate program. This role involves leading and managing a team, optimizing operations, cultivating affiliate relationships, and developing strategic collaborations to drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, experienced in building and scaling affiliate programs, and passionate about leadership and team development. The company offers a flexible, balanced environment with remote work options and emphasizes employee growth through learning and career advancement.

Must Have

  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of affiliate and partnership managers, setting clear KPIs.
  • Strategically grow and manage Seeking Alpha’s affiliate program through data-driven decisions.
  • Oversee creation and management of campaigns and content for affiliate growth.
  • Identify and establish co-marketing partnerships with positive synergy brands.
  • Optimize processes to streamline operations, reporting, and partner communications.
  • 7+ years of experience in affiliate marketing and partnerships, including managing and leading teams.
  • Fluent/native English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven experience in building and scaling global affiliate or partnership programs for subscription-based products.
  • Practical experience in affiliate platforms such as Everflow, Impact, CJ Affiliate, with understanding of tracking and commission protocols.
  • Exceptional analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data to make strategic decisions.

Good to Have

  • Background in investing or equity markets

Perks & Benefits

  • Flexible, balanced environment
  • Remote work options
  • Ongoing learning opportunities
  • Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Description

Join a Company That Invests in You

Seeking Alpha is the world's leading community of engaged investors. We’re the go-to destination for investors looking for actionable stock market opinions, real-time market analysis, and unique financial insights. At the same time, we’re also dedicated to creating a workplace where our team thrives. We’re passionate about fostering a flexible, balanced environment with remote work options and an array of perks that make a real difference.

Here, your growth matters. We prioritize your development through ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities, helping you reach new milestones. Join Seeking Alpha to be part of a company that values your unique journey, supports your success, and champions both your personal well-being and professional goals.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an Affiliate/Partnerships Team Leader to join our Affiliate and Partnerships team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team focused on driving the growth and success of Seeking Alpha’s global affiliate program. You will collaborate closely with marketing, product, and data teams to optimize operations, cultivate affiliate relationships, and develop strategic collaborations with relevant brands, all aimed at driving revenue growth in line with annual ARR targets. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, experienced in building and scaling affiliate programs from scratch, and passionate about leadership, team development, and fostering a results-driven culture.

What You'll Do

  • Team Leadership - Manage, mentor, and develop a team of affiliate and partnership managers, ensuring complete alignment with company goals and setting clear KPI and performance expectations for the team in an actionable feedback loop.
  • Affiliate Program Management - Strategically grow and manage Seeking Alpha’s affiliate program, driving performance through data-driven decisions. Oversee the creation and management of campaigns and content designed to drive affiliate growth through innovative acquisition strategies, positively impacting the onboarding of high-value affiliates.
  • Partnership Development - Identify and establish co-marketing partnerships with positive synergy brands to expand Seeking Alpha’s reach. Focusing on fostering long-term relationships with key partners, ensuring alignment with mission and audience, and maximizing partnerships effectively in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Operational Excellence and Efficiency - Optimize processes to streamline operations, reporting, and partner communications, effectively leveraging data to provide actionable insights for ongoing strategic improvements.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in affiliate marketing and partnerships, including managing and leading teams.
  • Fluent/native English speaker - excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Proven experience in building and scaling global affiliate or partnership programs for subscription-based products.
  • Practical experience in affiliate platforms such as Everflow, Impact, CJ Affiliate, etc, with a deep understanding of tracking and commission protocols.
  • Background in investing or equity markets is a plus.
  • Exceptional analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data to make strategic decisions.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative self-starter mindset.

7 Skills Required For This Role

Revenue Growth Communication Financial Data Analysis Talent Acquisition Game Texts Market Research Affiliate Marketing