Futures Affiliate Manager (APAC / MENA)

Kraken; Dubai; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency exchange is seeking a Futures Affiliate Manager to drive growth in the APAC and MENA regions. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of affiliate marketing experience in crypto or traditional finance, and will be responsible for recruiting new affiliates, managing relationships, and analyzing performance metrics. This position offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to influence strategy. Remote work is supported.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in KOL or affiliate marketing in traditional finance or crypto.
• Global experience required, ideally in APAC and MENA.
• Exceptional data analysis skills and understanding of performance KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit new affiliates in APAC and MENA.
• Manage and nurture relationships with top regional affiliates.
• Dive into data to identify areas of opportunity.

Skills

Personal interest in crypto and blockchain technology

Experience in KOL or affiliate marketing

Data analysis skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Tools

Affiliate marketing platforms (Impact preferred)

Job description

Overview

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values.

As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.

For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission.

We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app.

Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages.

Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space.

Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

The team

The Growth Marketing team is responsible for delivering user and revenue growth across our set of products globally.

It’s a fast-growing team full of some of the best marketing talent in the world, with deep expertise and conviction in the crypto space.

The opportunity

As the Futures Affiliate Manager at Kraken you’ll need to be highly-motivated, data-driven, and collaborative to assist in driving our global affiliate program growth.

Reporting to the Affiliate Lead, the candidate will be focused on scaling affiliate campaigns across customer segments in APAC and MENA, with a focus on our futures product.

This role will be a key member of the Growth Marketing team and will work closely with the numerous stakeholders, including : compliance, product, operations, and regional.

The affiliate program has high potential for growth in the next 12-24 months as we expect to scale at least 3X.

This is an opportunity to join a growing team and influence the strategy and direction of the channel.

Kraken is a fast-paced and feedback-driven environment in a dynamic industry.

Candidates should expect to solve complex business problems and be comfortable with some level of uncertainty and change.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit new affiliates in APAC and MENA, with a focus on Futures.
• Manage and nurture relationships with top regional affiliates.
• Dive into data to identify areas of opportunity and share regular performance updates.
• Monitor affiliate content to enforce regional and product specific compliance.
• Plan and execute regular placement, commission, incentive and creative tests to improve program metrics.
• Partner with marketing stakeholders to support go-to-market strategy and regional campaigns.

Qualifications

• Personal interest in crypto and blockchain technology.
• 4+ years of experience in KOL or affiliate marketing in traditional finance or crypto.
• Global experience required, experience working with affiliates in APAC and / or MENA strongly preferred.
• Ability to negotiate placements, payout structures, and terms with KOLs.
• Proficiency in affiliate marketing platforms and tools, Impact preferred.
• Creativity and persistence to pursue unconventional partnerships.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional data analysis skills and a strong understanding of performance KPIs including CAC, ARPU, and ROAS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in an asynchronous environment.

Other notes

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives.

We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job.

We encourage you to apply for roles where you don\'t fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you\'re passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.

Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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Candidates should have 4+ years of experience in KOL or affiliate marketing, preferably in traditional finance or crypto.

A personal interest in crypto and exceptional data analysis skills are also required.