Affiliate Account Manager, Mortgage Lending

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage•Irvine, CA

2d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage seeks a relationship-driven Affiliate Account Manager to join our team. As an Affiliate Account Manager, you will grow and manage our network of mortgage affiliates and lead-generation partners, building high-quality partnerships that optimize lead performance while ensuring all partner marketing activity meets applicable regulatory and company compliance standards.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in affiliate management, lead generation, mortgage lending, or performance marketing
Strong understanding of mortgage products, borrower funnels, and lead qualification metrics
Familiarity with applicable compliance standards, including RESPA, TILA, and Fair Lending requirements
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Proficiency with affiliate tracking platforms (e.g., Everflow, Impact, Tune, CJ, PartnerStack) and CRM systems used in mortgage workflows
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and optimize for lead performance

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with mortgage brokers, lenders, or fintech mortgage platforms
Understanding of mortgage guidelines and borrower qualification processes

Responsibilities

Recruit, onboard, and activate new affiliate partners, including publishers, lead aggregators, referral partners, and comparison sites
Manage and grow relationships with existing affiliates to ensure a consistent pipeline of high-quality, compliant mortgage leads
Collaborate with partners on marketing strategies that drive qualified borrower volume and maintain strong conversion rates
Monitor affiliate marketing activity for compliance with applicable mortgage advertising regulations (e.g., RESPA, TILA, Fair Lending laws)
Conduct recurring program audits to confirm accurate disclosures and brand alignment across partner-facing creative and landing pages
Serve as the primary point of contact for key mortgage referral and lead partners, providing ongoing support and performance insights
Review lead quality metrics (e.g., borrower intent, contact ability, and other qualification indicators) and work with partners to improve performance
Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts, such as expansion into additional loan products
Monitor affiliate performance across CPL, CPA, pull-through rate, contact rate, application rate, and funded-loan conversion
Deliver weekly and monthly reporting to internal stakeholders on lead volume, quality, and ROI
Optimize campaigns using data insights, A/B testing, geographic targeting, and messaging adjustments
Manage affiliate budgets, payout structures, and payment schedules
Support development of the overall affiliate growth strategy within the mortgage vertical
Research competitor programs, lead pricing trends, and emerging mortgage marketing channels
Partner with Marketing to develop compliant landing pages, creative, and promotional content tailored to mortgage borrowers

Benefits

Vacation hours accrue on a per pay period basis. Balance maximums are based on years of service.
40 hours of paid sick time after 90 days of employment. State sick time requirements will be added as needed.
9 Paid Holidays + 1 Cultural Celebration Day (Floating Holiday)
Multiple PPO Medical Plans, as well as HDHP eligible plan.
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance
401K with a generous employer match
Optional Life
FSA
Pet Insurance
Free Legal Services
Employee Loan Program