Head of Affiliates
Seniority: Senior
Location: Cyprus
Department: Affiliate Department
Requirements:
- 3+ years of proven experience in iGaming / Betting including at least 2 years in a senior or head-level role (Head / Lead / Senior Affiliate Manager).
- Strong track record in building, scaling, and optimizing affiliate programs across multiple GEOs.
- Established network of active affiliates, partners, traffic sources, agencies, and media buyers — with the ability to activate connections on short notice.
- Experience working with in-app agencies, tipsters, influencers, media buying teams is a strong advantage.
- Previous experience managing Tier 1, Tier 2 GEOs, with understanding of cultural and market specifics.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to forecast ROI, assess traffic quality, identify risks, and act proactively.
- Experience in building funnels, optimizing KPIs, and increasing affiliate profitability.
- Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage.
- Ability to lead a team, mentor junior managers, and set clear KPIs and processes.
- High level of responsibility, ownership, operational discipline, and decision-making ability.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the overall affiliate strategy focused on the betting niche for multiple GEOs.
- Develop and establish an affiliate program.
- Build, lead, and mentor the affiliate team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
- Identify, attract, and negotiate with new top-tier affiliates, expanding the company’s global affiliate network.
- Manage and optimize relationships with key partners, ensuring long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation.
- Set KPIs and performance targets for the affiliate team; monitor and analyze results to ensure business goals are met.
- Oversee affiliate campaigns: traffic quality, conversion rates, ROI, and compliance with company standards.
- Collaborate closely with other departments (Marketing, Product, Analytics, Finance, Legal) to ensure smooth operations and alignment with business strategy.
- Conduct regular competitor and market analysis to identify new trends, growth opportunities, and risks.
- Represent the company at international iGaming conferences, expos, and networking events.
- Provide regular reports and insights to senior management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and growth opportunities.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive pay based on your experience and professional background.
- Paid sick days and vacation days.
- Official holidays — days off.
- Healthy lifestyle benefits.
- Opportunity for professional growth.
- Be part of a results-driven team where knowledge sharing and collaboration are part of our culture.
- Contribute to ambitious projects in a high-growth company with space to make a visible impact.
- Learn, grow, and thrive alongside industry professionals with valuable insights to share.
