Affiliate Marketing Associate

kikoff; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kikoff is a fast-growing fintech startup offering credit-building solutions. We’re seeking a data-driven Affiliate Marketing Associate to manage partner relationships, optimize campaigns, and translate data into actionable reports.

In this role you will be the main liaison for affiliates, help drive new user acquisition, and present guidance to maximize partner performance. Join a collaborative team shaping financial security at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in affiliate marketing, account management, or related role.
• Strong understanding of affiliate marketing principles, strategies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills for partner relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned affiliate partners and foster strong relationships.
• Communicate regularly with affiliate partners to understand needs and provide support.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align goals, promotions, and campaigns.
• Manage central inboxes to answer questions and support partners.
• Draft recruitment pitches and partner newsletters to drive action.
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns with affiliates to drive traffic and revenue.
• Monitor performance, analyze data, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Prepare monthly and weekly reports on program performance.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Amplitude

Excel/Google Sheets

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs

Impact

Appsflyer

Claude Cowork

Claude Code

Job description

Kikoff: The Fintech Powering Financial Security at Scale

Kikoff is a profitable, pre-IPO fintech company on a mission to empower everyone to achieve financial security. With record revenue growth in 2025 and a unicorn valuation, we've built a suite of products that help millions of people build credit, access liquidity, and save money.

We're scaling fast. Join us if you want to build something meaningful and help millions of people move forward financially.

Why Kikoff:

This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.

Kikoff is a high-growth consumer fintech startup offering credit-building solutions that are affordable, accessible, and educational. Our core product, the Kikoff Credit Account, has helped hundreds of thousands of customers build better credit. Kikoff has been featured by NerdWallet, Forbes, Buzzfeed, and others; and our app has a 4.9 rating amongst thousands of reviews. But Kikoff is more than just a credit builder: we are a long-term financial partner for our customers, and we have an exciting product roadmap of solutions to help our customers reach their financial goals.

We are seeking a data-driven, articulate Affiliate Marketing Associate to join our Marketing team. This isn't just a "client-facing" role; it's a hybrid of digital marketing strategy and data analysis. You will be the primary point of contact for our affiliate partners, responsible for optimizing campaigns, identifying new growth opportunities, and translating complex data into clear, actionable written reports.

Responsibilities:

North Star Objectives

• Champion Kikoff's products and services and become the influential main point of contact for our active partners
• Heavily contribute to Kikoff's ambitious new user acquisition goals through account management, up/cross selling, and optimizations
• Consistently overachieve monthly acquisition goals and grow your career as a contributing member of Kikoff

Affiliate Relationship Management

• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned affiliate partners, fostering strong and collaborative relationships
• Communicate regularly with affiliates partners to understand their needs, provide support, and address any concerns or issues
• Act as a liaison between affiliates and internal teams to ensure alignment on goals, promotions, and campaign strategies
• Manage central inboxes to answer common questions and provide support to existing and inquiring partners
• Draft compelling recruitment pitches and partner newsletters that excite partners and drive action

Campaign Management and Optimization

• Work closely with affiliate partners to develop and execute effective marketing campaigns that drive traffic, conversions, and revenue
• Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and identify opportunities for optimization and improvement
• Present strategic guidance and recommendations to partners to help them maximize their performance and reach their goals

Performance Tracking and Reporting

• Track and analyze key performance metrics such as clicks, conversions, and revenue generated by affiliate partners
• Prepare regular reports (monthly, weekly) and updates on affiliate program performance to share with internal stakeholders and affiliates
• Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive decision‑making and improve campaign effectiveness
• Synthesize and share creative learnings from campaigns with cross‑functional teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred (or in progress)
• 1-3 years of experience in affiliate marketing, account management, or a related role (affiliate agency experience a plus)
• Strong understanding of affiliate marketing principles, strategies, and best practices
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with affiliate partners and cross‑functional teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, draw insights, and make data‑driven decisions; proficiency with data software such as Tableau and Amplitude
• Familiarity with affiliate tracking platforms and tools (e.g., Impact, Appsflyer), proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs), and familiarity with AI automation (Claude Cowork, Claude Code)
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and results‑oriented, with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and results and brings a "test and learn" approach
• Experience with DTC, subscription, or fintech a plus.

Base Range $110,000 - $125,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kikoff Inc. is an equal opport