Assistant Manager, Affiliate Partnerships

Branch Overview
Branch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation. With offices in San Francisco, Lagos, Mexico City, Mumbai and Nairobi, Branch is a for-profit socially conscious company that uses the power of data science to reduce the cost of delivering financial services in emerging markets. We believe that everyone, everywhere deserves fair financial access. The rapid spread of smartphones presents an opportunity for the world's emerging middle class to access banking options and achieve financial flexibility.

Branch's mission-driven team is led by founder and former CEO of Kiva.org. The company presents a rich opportunity for our team members to drive meaningful growth in rapidly evolving and changing markets. Most recently, Branch announced its Series C and has garnered more than $100M in funding with investments from leading Silicon Valley firms.

Job Overview
We are seeking a Partnerships Manager - Affiliate Networks to lead and scale Branch International’s affiliate-led acquisition channels in India. This role will focus on building, managing, and optimizing performance-driven partnerships with affiliate networks and lead aggregators while ensuring efficiency, compliance, and sustainable growth in a regulated fintech environment. You will work closely with Growth, Credit, Legal, Product, and Finance teams to balance scale with quality and unit economics.

Key Responsibilities
Affiliate & Partner Acquisition

• Own acquisition and growth of affiliate and network-led channels including ad networks, performance partners and lead aggregators
• Identify, onboard, and scale high-quality affiliate partners aligned with business goals
• Negotiate commercial terms, payouts, and SLAs with partners

Performance & Quality Management

• Track partner performance across volume, CAC, approval rates, fraud and LTV metrics
• Optimize partner mix to improve efficiency, credit quality, and ROI

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Growth and Marketing teams to align acquisition strategy and targets
• Partner with Credit, legal and Finance for smooth partner operations and issue resolution
• Coordinate with Analytics, Product and Tech teams on integrations, tracking, and attribution

Insights & Reporting

• Own reporting dashboards for affiliate performance and channel health
• Present clear, data-backed insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Education: MBA / Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in affiliate partnerships, performance marketing, or network-led acquisition roles; fintech/BFSI experience strongly preferred

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong understanding of affiliate ecosystems, lead aggregators, and performance-based acquisition models
• Hands-on experience managing affiliate networks and tracking platforms
• Strong analytical skills with understanding of CAC, ROI and funnel metrics
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and execution skills

Benefits of Joining

• Mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive salary and equity package
• A collaborative and flat company culture
• Remote first, with the option to work in-person occasionally
• Fully-paid Group Medical Insurance and Personal Accidental Insurance
• Unlimited paid time off including personal leave, bereavement leave, sick leave
• Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave
• Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one time home office set-up budget
• $500 Annual professional development budget 
• Team meals and social events- Virtual and In-person

Branch International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We’re looking for more than just qualifications -- so if you’re unsure that you meet the criteria, please do not hesitate to apply!