Affiliate Relationship Manager – MENA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

📋 Description

• Oversee and nurture relationships with current affiliates, KOLs, trading communities, and strategic partners.

• Foster growth in affiliate performance related to user acquisition, trading volume, retention, and revenue contributions.

• Track affiliate performance indicators and detect unusual behaviors, risks, or opportunities for growth.

• Address affiliate issues with professionalism, including commission disputes, competitor encroachments, and operational escalations.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams such as Marketing, Product, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Legal.

• Create and implement joint campaigns, incentive programs, and partnership initiatives alongside affiliates.

• Assess affiliate ROI, trading patterns, and lifecycle performance to enhance overall ecosystem efficiency.

• Identify and mitigate potential risks like wash trading, arbitrage exploitation, multi-accounting, or non-compliant traffic sources.

• Keep a strong awareness of market competitors' affiliate programs, commission frameworks, and industry trends.

• Assist in affiliate onboarding, conduct due diligence, and foster long-term relationship development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in Crypto, FX, CFD, Trading Platforms, or other related financial sectors.

• Knowledge of exchange affiliate ecosystems, commission structures, and rebate systems.

• Background in Affiliate Marketing, Key Account Management (KAM), or B2B partnership management.

• Comprehensive understanding of affiliate lifecycle management and partner incentive schemes.

• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder communication abilities.

• Capability to manage sensitive partner situations with professionalism and maturity.

• Strong analytical skills to interpret trading volume, retention, ROI, and behavioral trends.

• Proficiency in commercial negotiations for exclusive partnerships, tiered commissions, and co-marketing initiatives.

• Heightened risk awareness regarding affiliate misconduct, compliance issues, and suspicious trading activities.

• Cross-cultural communication skills; experience managing LATAM, MENA, SEA, or global markets is preferred.

• Patient, stable, and focused on long-term relationship building.

• Strong service orientation and partnership-focused mentality.

• High emotional intelligence and sensitivity in interpersonal interactions.

• Ability to recognize early signs of affiliate churn, competitor involvement, or business decline.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Background in trading or quantitative trading is a plus.

• Experience in compliance, risk management, or partner due diligence is an advantage.

• Familiarity with managing online communities or affiliate ecosystems is a plus.

• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Health and wellness benefits.