Affiliate Marketing Manager

Chime Financial•San Francisco, CA

7d•$105,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for an Affiliate Marketing Manager to own a $40–50M program that's core to our growth engine. You'll set strategy, negotiate with high-value publishers, manage agency execution, and work across Marketing, Product, and Compliance to drive CAC-efficient acquisition at scale. This is a high-impact role with budget authority, cross-functional influence, and direct line of sight to company growth metrics. The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $105,000 and up to $145,000. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience. In this role, you can expect to: Own $40–50M affiliate budget: set quarterly strategy, manage pacing, reallocate spend across channels based on performance Negotiate and structure partnerships with deal, loyalty, marketplace, comparison, and content publishers Manage agency relationship and oversee affiliate program execution on Impact platform Partner with MarTech on platform roadmap, data integrations, and attribution improvements Work with Compliance to streamline publisher content review and reduce turnaround times Run cohort-based performance analysis and collaborate with CRO/Web teams on landing page optimization Support SEO/AEO strategy through affiliate content partnerships A little about us At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential. We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner's mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members. We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress. We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people's trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential. Because if we don't—who will? Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.

Requirements

5+ years managing affiliate programs with sizable budgets and hands-on Impact platform experience
Deep knowledge of publisher models (cashback, coupon, comparison, content) and performance-based negotiation
Advanced analytical skills: cohort analysis, attribution modeling, CAC optimization, Excel/Sheets proficiency
Experience collaborating with MarTech, Product, and Engineering on data pipelines and platform integrations
Proven ability to navigate compliance in regulated industries (fintech, finance, healthcare preferred)

Responsibilities

Own $40–50M affiliate budget: set quarterly strategy, manage pacing, reallocate spend across channels based on performance
Negotiate and structure partnerships with deal, loyalty, marketplace, comparison, and content publishers
Manage agency relationship and oversee affiliate program execution on Impact platform
Partner with MarTech on platform roadmap, data integrations, and attribution improvements
Work with Compliance to streamline publisher content review and reduce turnaround times
Run cohort-based performance analysis and collaborate with CRO/Web teams on landing page optimization
Support SEO/AEO strategy through affiliate content partnerships

Benefits

Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected - with four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events depending on location. Whether you’re coming in regularly or are part of our fully remote program, you’ll stay engaged with your work and teammates.
In-office perks including backup child, elder, and/or pet care, plus a subsidized commuter benefit to support your regular commute
Competitive salary based on experience
401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off
1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!
A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress
Perks also available to Chime Interns.