Senior Affiliate Manager

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading iGaming operator is seeking a Senior Affiliate Manager to lead and grow their affiliate channel. This strategic position involves building the affiliate program from scratch, recruiting partners, and engaging with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in affiliate marketing, particularly in the online casino sector, and a proven ability to drive substantial growth in competitive environments.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years in affiliate marketing in the online casino/iGaming industry.
• Proven track record of managing revenue-driving affiliate portfolios.
• Experience in startup or early-stage environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the affiliate program from the ground up.
• Recruit high-potential affiliate partners to drive early traffic.
• Monitor affiliate KPIs and optimize accordingly.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Analytical Mindset

Tools

Affiliate Platforms

Job description

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BettingJobs is working with an exciting new iGaming operator seeking to expand their team with the addition of a Senior Affiliate Manager.

This role is remote from UK/ Dubai/ Malta under a full time B2B contractor agreement. Existing iGaming experince and a history working in a start up environment is essential.

Role

As the first dedicated Senior Affiliate Manager, you will own the affiliate channel end-to-end. This is a strategic role where you’ll define how we recruit, activate, and scale affiliate partners — particularly focusing on FTDs, NGR, and ROI in competitive markets.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the affiliate program from the ground up: onboarding, tracking, payments, and reporting.
• Recruit high-potential affiliate partners to drive early traffic, deposits, and long-term value.
• Negotiate competitive, sustainable deals (CPA, Rev Share, Hybrid) to maximize growth.
• Monitor affiliate KPIs: FTDs, retention, NGR, player quality, and LTV — and optimize accordingly.
• Set up scalable processes using affiliate platforms (e.g. MyAffiliates, Income Access).
• Collaborate directly with founders, product, CRM, and BI to ensure aligned acquisition strategies.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and brand guidelines across all markets.
• Represent the brand at key affiliate events and build long-term strategic relationships.

What You Bring

• 2–4+ years in affiliate marketing in the online casino/iGaming industry in Tier 1 geos
• Proven track record of managing revenue-driving affiliate portfolios.
• Experience in startup or early-stage environments is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience with tracking platforms and setting up affiliate tools/processes.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to optimize based on player value and traffic quality.
• Fluent in English; other languages (e.g. German, Swedish) are highly valuable.