Marketplace Monetization Manager

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

In the app, we’re building a unique marketplace that connects consumers and merchants through discovery, value, and transparent credit. As a Marketplace Monetization Manager, you will play a critical role in scaling our marketplace monetization engine by managing high‑impact partnerships across direct merchants, affiliate networks, sub‑affiliate partners, agencies, and other offer aggregators.

You’ll influence the overall marketplace growth strategy and own key components of its execution, ensuring our merchant and partner ecosystem drives measurable performance, revenue growth, and long‑term value for our users and the business. This is a highly cross‑functional, visible role that requires strategic thinking, strong relationships, and operational excellence.

• Influence and execute the marketplace growth strategy:
  Partner closely with senior leaders to shape and deliver on key strategic initiatives that expand merchant advertising and affiliate programs.
• Own partner management across the ecosystem:
  Manage and grow relationships with e‑commerce merchants, affiliate networks, sub‑affiliate partners, offer aggregators, and agencies, aligning on goals, performance, and creative strategy.
• Drive performance and revenue:
  Translate strategic objectives into partner‑level plans; oversee campaign optimization, performance analysis, and revenue delivery across your portfolio.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally:
  Work with Product, Marketing, and Data Science to provide partner insights, identify opportunities for innovation, and improve advertiser and consumer outcomes.
• Serve as a strategic partner advocate:
  Bring the voice of merchants, agencies, and affiliates into the roadmap discussions to ensure alignment between partner needs and product priorities.
• Deliver actionable insights and reporting:
  Analyze performance trends, campaign outcomes, and revenue contribution; communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders and partners.
• Explore new monetization opportunities:
  Identify and pilot new models, ad formats, or channel partnerships that strengthen differentiation and growth trajectory.

• 6+ years of experience in partner management, performance marketing, or e‑commerce strategy, including managing sub‑affiliate programs.
• Strong experience managing external relationships and optimizing multi‑channel performance marketing programs.
• Proven ability to influence strategic direction and drive execution through complex partner ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of affiliate marketing, digital advertising, and e‑commerce growth levers.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills—able to synthesize data into strategic insights and influence senior audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with experience managing senior relationships across brands and agencies.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial operator who thrives in ambiguity, drives alignment, and executes with precision.
• Collaborative and mission‑driven, with a passion for building transparent, high‑performing partnerships that deliver value to merchants and consumers alike.

Base Pay Grade – K

Equity Grade – 6

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Affirm is proud to be a remote‑first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Occasionally you may be required to work out of your assigned office.

• Health care coverage – all premiums covered for you and your dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets – generous stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family‑forming expenses.
• Time off – competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to rest and recharge.
• ESPP – employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares at a discount.

We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.

[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.