NerdWallet

Performance Marketing Manager, Affiliate Program Management

NerdWallet US

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 25 days ago

SQLData VisualizationSEMPerformance MarketingAffiliate MarketingForecastingBudgetingExcelLeadershipCommunication

About the role

We've built an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where you're empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be unapologetically yourself (cape optional).

We invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact because when one Nerd levels up, we all do.
The ideal Nerd brings deep knowledge of affiliate ecosystems, strong analytical instincts, and a collaborative approach to cross-channel strategy.

Experience with SQL for data querying and self-serve analytics.
Experience in financial services, fintech, or a highly regulated industry.
Prior experience collaborating within an integrated paid media team environment.
Knowledge of FTC disclosure guidelines and affiliate compliance best practices.
We believe great work can be done anywhere.
Paid sabbatical after 5 years for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge, and pursue their interests
3-6 years of hands-on affiliate marketing experience, ideally within a performance marketing or DTC/e-commerce environment.
Demonstrated experience managing affiliate programs using affiliate management platforms such as HasOffers/TUNE, Cake, Everflow, or comparable technology.

A data-driven performance marketer who owns affiliate channel analytics end-to-end - building dashboards, identifying trends, and translating data into actionable optimization decisions that move the business forward.
A relationship builder and primary point of contact for NerdWallet's affiliate and strategic partner ecosystem - managing publisher relationships, leading business reviews, and negotiating structures that maximize mutual value.
A cross-functional collaborator who shows up in weekly paid media syncs, contributes meaningfully to integrated budget discussions, and aligns affiliate strategy with SEM, Paid Social, Display, and other performance channels.
A program operator who keeps the engine running - managing platform configurations, tracking integrity, fraud monitoring, and brand safety compliance across all affiliate placements.
A strategic planner who builds annual roadmaps, develops forecasting models, and presents performance and recommendations clearly to senior leadership.
A growth driver who actively recruits and onboards new affiliate partners, launches co-marketing campaigns, and brings industry intelligence back from 2-6 conferences per year.
Company-wide events like NerdLove (employee appreciation) and our annual Charity Auction

Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
Rejuvenation Policy - Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care
Mental health support
Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution
Our Nerds love to make an impact by paying it forward - Take 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter and donate to your favorite causes with a company match
Be the first to test and benefit from our new financial products and tools
Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar
Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums
Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend (Only remote Nerds are eligible for the Wifi Stipend)
Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy (Only remote Nerds are eligible for these stipends)

NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer.

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