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Head of Partnerships and Affiliate Marketing

Enova · Chicago, IL, USA · Remote ·

Job type:
Contract

In this role, you’ll act as both a strategist and an operator—turning big-picture partnership opportunities into scalable marketing programs
You’ll be accountable for driving business impact through partner-led initiatives that generate high-quality leads and strengthen our position in the consumer lending space
Success means shaping how our brands show up in the market, testing new approaches, and building repeatable programs that fuel long-term growth
We are looking for a strategic and analytical Head of Partnerships and Affiliate Marketing to join our team and help shape how we activate and scale partnerships across the consumer business
Own a portfolio of 20+ strategic partnerships, leveraging their unique capabilities to launch marketing programs that directly contribute to customer acquisition goals
Monitor and analyze weekly performance of partnership marketing efforts, identifying opportunities to optimize results and scale
Manage 1-2 direct reports by setting clear goals, coaching regularly, and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and communication
Partner with Business Intelligence and Analytics to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive measurable business outcomes
Provide reporting insights and data-driven recommendations to marketing leadership and other key executives
Collaborate with the Market Intelligence team and strategic partners to identify and analyze key marketplace trends, competitive landscapes, and consumer behavior
Stay at the forefront of AI and emerging marketing technologies, identifying and applying best practices to drive efficiencies in partner program execution, performance analysis, and reporting
Champion fresh, data-backed ideas drawing from trends in fintech, B2C marketing, and channel strategy to drive growth
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Bank Partnership teams to ensure the end-to-end consumer experience meets all regulatory requirements
Lead business development and contract negotiations for new and existing partnerships, ensuring terms align with strategic business objectives and financial goals
Benefits Our hybrid roles require in-office work Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This schedule fosters collaboration, team connection, and strategic planning, enhancing communication and effectiveness to drive results
Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
PTO & paid holidays off
Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
Summer hours (for eligible roles)
Paid parental leave
DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)
Employee recognition and rewards program
Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day…Plus so much more!
401(k) matching plus a roth option
10+ years of experience in Marketing; 3+ years of management experienceExceptional communication, collaboration and project management skills with a proven track record of getting stakeholder buy-in to bring strategies to lifeHighly analytical, with a passion for problem-solving and for turning complex data into compelling storiesEnergized by ambiguity and rapid change, with a natural ability to bring clarity, momentum, and structure to evolving challengesBachelor’s degree in Marketing or other business-related/quantitative fields of studyComfortable leveraging AI tools to accelerate analysis, reporting, and marketing execution; proactively identifies opportunities to apply AI/automation to drive efficiency and better business outcomes5 years of experience managing external partner relationships and launching co-marketing programs that delivered measurable business impact

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