Head of Partnerships and Affiliate Marketing - Hybrid
$150k - $190k/yr+ Bonus + Restricted stock units
Expert
Bachelor's
Chicago, IL, USA
HybridIn-office Tuesday through Thursday; remote flexibility Monday and Friday.
Growth & MarketingGrowth Marketing
About the job
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in Marketing and at least 3 years of management experience.
- At least 5 years of experience managing external partner relationships and launching co-marketing programs that delivered measurable business impact.
- A bachelor's degree in Marketing or another business-related or quantitative field of study.
- Strong analytical ability and the ability to solve problems and turn complex data into compelling stories.
- Communication, collaboration, and project management skills, with a proven track record of obtaining stakeholder buy-in to implement strategies.
- Ability to bring clarity, momentum, and structure to evolving challenges in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
- Comfort using AI tools to accelerate analysis, reporting, and marketing execution, and the ability to identify opportunities to apply AI and automation to improve efficiency and business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Own a portfolio of more than 20 strategic partnerships and use partner capabilities to launch marketing programs that contribute to customer acquisition goals.
- Monitor and analyze weekly partnership marketing performance, identifying opportunities to optimize and scale results.
- Manage 1–2 direct reports by setting goals, coaching regularly, and fostering accountability, teamwork, and communication.
- Partner with Business Intelligence and Analytics to turn 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 marketplace trends, competitive landscapes, and consumer behavior.
- Identify and apply best practices in AI and emerging marketing technologies to improve partner program execution, performance analysis, and reporting.
- Develop data-backed ideas informed by fintech, B2C marketing, and channel strategy trends to drive growth.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Bank Partnership teams to ensure the end-to-end consumer experience meets regulatory requirements.
- Lead business development and contract negotiations for new and existing partnerships, ensuring terms align with strategic business objectives and financial goals.
About the company
Enova is a financial technology company that provides online lending options for non-prime consumers and small businesses. It uses a machine learning-powered platform to evaluate credit risk and manage loans, enabling fast and accessible credit beyond traditional banks. Its products include personal loans, small business loans, and lines of credit, which are funded directly and in partnership with traditional banks that use Enova’s technology to extend credit to more customers. This approach helps people and small businesses that are often underserved by banks stay financially supported. Enova differentiates itself by focusing on underserved borrowers, using data-driven credit decisions, and maintaining a diversified revenue mix from interest and fees. Its goal is to expand access to trustworthy credit, helping customers cover emergencies and grow their businesses while collaborating with banks to widen lending options.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue reached $929 million, up 22%, with originations up 27%.
- Enova raised 2026 guidance on July 23, 2026, despite withdrawing Grasshopper applications.
- August 14, 2026 Enova upsized its revolver to $300 million, lowering borrowing costs.
What critics are saying
- September 14, 2026 Enova killed the Grasshopper bank deal, destroying charter economics.
- Twenty state attorneys general targeted Enova’s bank-partnership model; federal scrutiny now intensifies.
- September 2026 shareholder investigations create disclosure risk; prolonged litigation can pressure management and multiples.
What makes Enova unique
- Enova’s machine-learning underwriting spans consumer and SMB lending across multiple countries.
- OnDeck and consumer products give Enova diversified origination channels and funding structures.
- September 25, 2026 securitization shows Enova can monetize loans through repeatable capital markets.
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Benefits
- Advance your career - We have a dedicated training team focused on giving you the tools you need to succeed within your department, within the company and in your career. The focus starts day one with a robust onboarding program and continues throughout your career at Enova.
- See the benefits - Full-time employees receive medical, dental and vision benefits; matching 401(k); PTO; commuter benefits; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare; and more!
- Be recognized - There’s plenty of room for both lateral and upward movement here at Enova. We’re always interested in promoting from within, and we keep a lookout for top talent who are ready to advance.
- Get your perks - Full-time employees can receive tuition reimbursement, one-month paid sabbatical after four years, discounted massages, manicures and other perks.
- Give back - We work throughout the year to partner with local charities and assist our neighbors in need. We also offer a charitable match program — allowing team members to double their impact when they donate money to charity.
- Have fun - We like challenges here; maybe that’s why we have so many games, competitions and outings. There are a number of ways you can scratch your competitive itch and have fun!