Director of Affiliates

TalentXD; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

TalentXD is seeking a Director of Affiliates to own and grow our worldwide affiliate strategy for a new market launch. You will drive acquisition, optimize ROIs, and lead strategic partnerships with top affiliates and media partners.

The role demands an entrepreneurial, hands-on leader capable of shaping a fast-growing startup in a remote-first environment. You will collaborate across product, CRM, and marketing to maximize player value and profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in affiliate management within iGaming.
• Experience building and scaling affiliate programmes.
• Strong network of affiliates and media partners.
• Deep understanding of affiliate KPIs and payout structures.
• Experience launching in new markets and regulated environments.
• Ability to forecast CPA, revenue share, and LTV.

Responsibilities

• Own the affiliate budget and investment strategy.
• Develop and execute acquisition/ growth strategy for a new market.
• Nurture relationships with key affiliates and media partners.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and commissions to maximise profitability.
• Monitor and optimise performance against KPIs (FTD, eCPA, LTV).
• Collaborate with product, CRM, content, and design teams for assets and campaigns.
• Stay ahead of market trends and competitive activity in iGaming.
• Develop forecasting models for acquisition and player value.
• Build dashboards to drive data-led decision making.
• Analyse traffic quality, cohorts, retention, and LTV across partners.
• Provide commercial recommendations based on data and market opportunities.
• Establish KPI frameworks for affiliate performance.

Skills

Affiliate management

iGaming expertise

Partner network

Data analysis

Negotiation

Strategy planning

Startup mindset

BI collaboration

Market entry

Job description

Headquarters

Luanda, Angola

URL: http://talentxd.com

Position Title

Director of Affiliates

Our client, a fast-growing online casino startup preparing for a new market launch, is seeking an experienced Director of Affiliates to take full ownership of affiliate strategy and growth. As one of the first key hires, this is a unique opportunity to shape the foundations of a brand set to stand out through innovation and exceptional player experience. The successful candidate will bring proven expertise in affiliate marketing within iGaming globally, a strong network of partners, and the commercial acumen to drive measurable acquisition and retention results. This role is ideal for a hands‑on, entrepreneurial professional eager to make a direct impact in a startup environment.

Location

Fully Remote

Responsibilities

• Own the affiliate budget and investment strategy.


• Develop and execute the affiliate acquisition and growth strategy for a new market launch, focusing on quality traffic and long-term ROI.


• Build, manage, and nurture strong relationships with key affiliates and media partners.


• Negotiate competitive commercial agreements and commission structures to maximise profitability.


• Monitor, analyse, and optimise affiliate performance against KPIs including FTDs, eCPA, and LTV.


• Collaborate closely with internal teams (product, CRM, content, design) to deliver affiliates the creative assets, insights, and campaigns they need to succeed.


• Stay ahead of market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within the iGaming space.


• Develop forecasting models for acquisition, CPA, revenue share, and player value.


• Build reporting frameworks and dashboards to drive data‑led decision making.


• Analyse traffic quality, player cohorts, retention trends, and LTV across affiliate partners.


• Make commercial recommendations based on performance data and market opportunities.


• Establish KPI frameworks for affiliate performance and partner profitability.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in affiliate management within iGaming, with proven success in the online casino vertical.


• Established network of affiliates and media partners across regulated, emerging, and pre‑regulated markets.


• In-depth understanding of affiliate KPIs, commercial deal structures, and performance optimisation.


• Experience launching, scaling, and optimising affiliate programmes across emerging and newly regulated markets.


• Strong understanding of market‑entry strategies, player acquisition economics, and traffic diversification across multiple jurisdictions.


• Strong analytical and commercial mindset, with the ability to combine performance data, player value metrics, and market insights to drive strategic decisions.


• Entrepreneurial approach, self‑starter mentality, and comfort working in a fast‑paced startup environment.


• Experience working closely with BI and CRM teams to evaluate traffic quality and long‑term player value.


• Proven ability to identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities in markets with varying levels of regulatory maturity.


• Extensive experience negotiating and managing commercial agreements with a broad range of affiliate and media partners.

What we offer

• Competitive Compensation: You will receive a highly competitive compensation package, which includes a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and other incentives, all reflective of your experience and contribution.


• Work-Life Balance: We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, recognising that achieving your best in your career requires a healthy balance between work and personal life.