Director of Strategic Partnerships

Best Egg is the leading financial confidence platform that provides flexible solutions to real-life challenges for people with limited savings. We leverage real-time customer insights and data science to connect more people with the right products for their financial needs. Our offers include a growing suite of products such as personal loans, a credit card, and flexible rent, which are complemented by a suite of financial health tools to help customers make smart financial decisions and stay on track, so they can be money confident no matter what life throws at them.

Our culture and values inspire our employees and customers to embrace Best Egg. We are committed to championing a culture of inclusiveness and diversity of thought, and we focus on providing a safe, flexible, and collaborative work environment. Our employees are encouraged to engage in creative problem solving, and we promote opportunities for growth and enrichment across the organization.

If you are inspired by inspiring others, Best Egg is the place for you.

Best Egg promotes diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we will grow.

We are seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Strategic Partnerships to lead the development and execution of our Affiliate strategy. This role will focus on identifying, building, and nurturing relationships with key affiliate partners to drive brand awareness and revenue growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive affiliate marketing strategy aligned with overall marketing goals and business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate potential partners, assessing their fit with our brand and strategic goals.
• Responsible for driving and maximizing growth through loan aggregators
• Negotiate partnership agreements and manage ongoing relationships to ensure mutual value and alignment.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Marketing, Sales, and Credit, to leverage partnerships effectively.
• Monitor partnership performance metrics and provide insights to optimize collaboration and enhance results.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and the competitive landscape to identify new opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build brand presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in marketing, partnerships, or business development
• Proven track record of successfully managing partnerships and achieving measurable results.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

Skill Set Needed

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Creative problem-solver with a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.

$150,000 – $180,000 a year

This position is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance. Yearly incentive bonus target 25% of base salary. This position may also qualify for an LTIP.

Our Brand:

At Best Egg, we believe money should be accessible so people can reach their goals, live a fuller life, and feel pride in knowing they have taken control of their finances. For those who need extra money to achieve the progress they seek in life, Best Egg is the modern solution-minded finance provider that mixes decades of banking experience with smart technology and deep customer insight to create products designed for today’s borrower, so that people can establish a smoother financial path. The egg symbolizes protection and a fresh start.

Employee Benefits

Best Egg offers many additional benefits for our employees, including (but not limited to):

• Pre-tax and post-tax retirement savings plans with a competitive company matching

program

• Generous paid time-off plans including vacation, personal/sick time, paid short–

term and long-term disability leaves, paid parental leave, and paid company

holidays

• Multiple health care plans to choose from, including dental and vision options
• Flexible Spending Plans for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Health

Reimbursement Accounts

• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, wellness platforms, employee

assistance programs, and Health Advocate programs

• Other great discounted benefits include identity theft protection, pet insurance,

fitness center reimbursements, and many more!

In compliance with the CCPA, Best Egg is fully committed to handling the personal information and data of employees and job applications responsibly with respect and due care. Review our CCPA Employee Policy here