OneMain Financial
VP/Director, Upper Funnel Paid Media
OneMain Financial, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
We are seeking a seasoned, strategic, and performance-driven Director of Upper Funnel Paid Media to lead our digital awareness and acquisition efforts across online and Connected TV channels. This individual will be responsible for driving qualified demand through upper‑funnel campaigns that increase loan applications and booked loans.
In The Role Media Strategy & Execution
Develop and own the upper‑funnel paid media strategy across digital and Connected TV channels to drive awareness, consideration, and high‑quality loan applications.
Partner with the media agency to design, launch, and manage full‑funnel media campaigns, ensuring alignment with business goals and KPIs.
Lead ongoing performance analysis to identify opportunities for optimization across audience targeting, creative execution, and channel mix.
Recommend campaign adjustments including which audiences or creatives to pause, scale, or test further based on data‑driven insights.
Audience Targeting & Data Strategy
Collaborate with analytics teams and third‑party data providers to develop and refine audience segments, lookalike models, and targeting strategies.
Test and evaluate new data sources, audience definitions, and targeting methods to improve efficiency and conversion quality.
Creative Leadership & Development
Write strategic creative briefs and partner with creative teams to develop engaging, performance‑driven assets tailored for each channel.
Analyze creative performance metrics and lead ideation of new concepts and iterations to improve campaign impact.
Ensure all creative executions reinforce brand identity while optimizing for media effectiveness.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with analytics, creative, and product marketing teams to ensure campaigns are strategically sound, insight‑led, and performance‑optimized.
Serve as the key point of contact between internal stakeholders and the media agency for campaign performance, insights, and optimization recommendations.
Performance Optimization & ROI
Continuously evaluate media mix performance to maximize efficiency and ROI.
Translate campaign data into actionable insights and executive‑level reporting.
Bring a commercial mindset to marketing, balancing brand goals with cost efficiency and business outcomes.
Requirements
8–12+ years of experience in digital media, performance marketing, or brand marketing, including significant hands‑on experience with paid digital and Connected TV channels.
Proven track record of leading upper‑funnel campaigns that drive measurable business outcomes (preferably in financial services, fintech, or performance‑oriented industries).
Deep expertise in audience strategy, data‑driven targeting, and media optimization.
Strong analytical skills with experience in media measurement, attribution, and ROI analysis.
Experience collaborating with external agencies and internal creative and analytics teams.
Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to translate complex insights into clear, actionable strategies.
Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable executing and iterating at a tactical level.
Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent years of experience; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
Location Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)
Benefits Because team members at their best means OneMain at our best, we provide opportunities and benefits that make their health and careers a priority. That’s why we’ve packed our comprehensive benefits package for full‑ and some part‑timers with:
Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances
Up to 4% matching 401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off (15 days’ vacation per year, plus 2 personal days, prorated based on start date)
Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance, prorated based on start date
Paid holidays (7 days per year, based on start date)
Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date)
Salary Target base salary range is $ 150,000.00 - 200,000.00
which is based on various factors including skills and work experience. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a competitive compensation program that is based on individual and company performance.
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In The Role Media Strategy & Execution
Develop and own the upper‑funnel paid media strategy across digital and Connected TV channels to drive awareness, consideration, and high‑quality loan applications.
Partner with the media agency to design, launch, and manage full‑funnel media campaigns, ensuring alignment with business goals and KPIs.
Lead ongoing performance analysis to identify opportunities for optimization across audience targeting, creative execution, and channel mix.
Recommend campaign adjustments including which audiences or creatives to pause, scale, or test further based on data‑driven insights.
Audience Targeting & Data Strategy
Collaborate with analytics teams and third‑party data providers to develop and refine audience segments, lookalike models, and targeting strategies.
Test and evaluate new data sources, audience definitions, and targeting methods to improve efficiency and conversion quality.
Creative Leadership & Development
Write strategic creative briefs and partner with creative teams to develop engaging, performance‑driven assets tailored for each channel.
Analyze creative performance metrics and lead ideation of new concepts and iterations to improve campaign impact.
Ensure all creative executions reinforce brand identity while optimizing for media effectiveness.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with analytics, creative, and product marketing teams to ensure campaigns are strategically sound, insight‑led, and performance‑optimized.
Serve as the key point of contact between internal stakeholders and the media agency for campaign performance, insights, and optimization recommendations.
Performance Optimization & ROI
Continuously evaluate media mix performance to maximize efficiency and ROI.
Translate campaign data into actionable insights and executive‑level reporting.
Bring a commercial mindset to marketing, balancing brand goals with cost efficiency and business outcomes.
Requirements
8–12+ years of experience in digital media, performance marketing, or brand marketing, including significant hands‑on experience with paid digital and Connected TV channels.
Proven track record of leading upper‑funnel campaigns that drive measurable business outcomes (preferably in financial services, fintech, or performance‑oriented industries).
Deep expertise in audience strategy, data‑driven targeting, and media optimization.
Strong analytical skills with experience in media measurement, attribution, and ROI analysis.
Experience collaborating with external agencies and internal creative and analytics teams.
Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to translate complex insights into clear, actionable strategies.
Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable executing and iterating at a tactical level.
Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent years of experience; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
Location Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)
Benefits Because team members at their best means OneMain at our best, we provide opportunities and benefits that make their health and careers a priority. That’s why we’ve packed our comprehensive benefits package for full‑ and some part‑timers with:
Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances
Up to 4% matching 401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off (15 days’ vacation per year, plus 2 personal days, prorated based on start date)
Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance, prorated based on start date
Paid holidays (7 days per year, based on start date)
Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date)
Salary Target base salary range is $ 150,000.00 - 200,000.00
which is based on various factors including skills and work experience. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a competitive compensation program that is based on individual and company performance.
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