Senior Affiliate Manager

About the role

In this role, you will manage affiliate programs for multiple iGaming operators, acting as the main point of contact and ensuring the execution of effective strategies. You will set targets, negotiate deals, and maintain strong relationships with affiliates to optimize performance.

You will work within a dedicated team at EveryMatrix, a leading B2B SaaS provider in the iGaming sector. Success in this position is defined by your ability to grow affiliate traffic, deliver actionable insights through data analysis, and ensure compliance with KYC and AML regulations.

Skills that matter here

• affiliate management: This role requires overseeing and growing affiliate programs for various iGaming operators.
• iGaming: A strong understanding of the iGaming landscape is essential for managing affiliate relationships and strategies.
• KYC: You will ensure that all affiliates complete KYC onboarding before activation.
• AML: Monitoring for AML compliance is a critical part of managing affiliate traffic quality.
• data analysis: You will analyze performance data to provide insights and recommendations to operators.

Who this role suits

• Has over three years of experience in affiliate management within the iGaming industry.
• Possesses a strong network of affiliates in Tier 1 markets and is comfortable negotiating commission structures.
• Demonstrates a data-driven mindset, able to spot trends and anomalies in affiliate performance.
• Values collaboration and is eager to mentor junior team members while sharing best practices.

From the employer

Client Affiliate Program Management

• Own and manage affiliate programs for several assigned iGaming operator clients from day one.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned operators, regular calls, strategy alignment, performance reviews.
• Define and execute affiliate program strategy: GEO targets, payout models (CPA / RevShare / Hybrid), traffic mix goals.
• Set up, configure, and maintain affiliate programs within the PartnerMatrix (PMA) platform.
• Proactively identify and action program improvements; escalate blockers to the Head of Managed Services and Marketing with proposed solutions.

Affiliate Recruitment & Relationship Management

• Identify, outreach and onboard high-quality affiliates matching each operator's target GEO and vertical.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with affiliates — be the trusted partner they call first.
• Negotiate CPA rates, RevShare deals, and hybrid structures on behalf of operators within approved guidelines.
• Run regular check-ins with top-performing affiliates; identify upsell and cross-program opportunities.
• Maintain an updated affiliate pipeline per client, track deal status and conversion from outreach to activation.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Ensure all managed affiliates have completed KYC/AML onboarding before activation without exceptions.
• Monitor affiliate traffic quality daily, flag fraud signals, bonus abuse patterns, unusual conversion spikes.
• Coordinate payment data reconciliation with Finance; review payout files before submission.
• Manage affiliate communications via PMA ticketing system; maintain sub-24h response SLA.
• Maintain accurate documentation of affiliate deals, contracts and status in the CRM.

Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Deliver weekly performance reports to each assigned operator (traffic, FTDs, conversions, NGR impact).
• Conduct monthly strategy review calls with operators; present data-driven recommendations.
• Track KPIs: active affiliate count, payout-to-NGR ratio, new FTDs/month, affiliate retention rate.
• Feed insights back to Head of MS for cross-client benchmarking and program strategy refinement.
• Contribute to quarterly competitive landscape reviews, flag shifts in affiliate market, rates or GEO trends.

Team Contribution

• Mentor and support Middle Affiliate Managers — share playbooks, deal structures, GEO learnings.
• Document processes and best practices for team knowledge base.
• Participate in team calls, contribute to pricing decisions and product feedback for PMA development.

What we're looking for:

• 3+ years in affiliate management in iGaming.
• Proven track record of building and growing affiliate programs, not just maintaining them.
• Hands-on experience with at least one iGaming affiliate platform.
• Strong existing network of iGaming affiliates across Tier 1 markets (UK, DACH, Nordics, Canada, ANZ).
• Understanding of CPA, RevShare and Hybrid commission models, can structure and negotiate deals independently.
• Fluent in English; German, Swedish, Dutch or French is a significant advantage.
• Comfortable with data — able to read affiliate reports, spot anomalies, and draw actionable conclusions.
• Familiarity with regulated market compliance requirements (UKGC, MGA, Spelinspektionen).

Nice-to-Have

• Experience managing multi-brand or multi-GEO affiliate programs simultaneously.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC requirements for payment flows in iGaming.
• Knowledge of Tier 2 or emerging market affiliate ecosystems (CIS, LatAm, MENA).

Here's what we offer:

• Start with 24 days of annual leave, with 2 additional days added each year, up to 34 days by your fifth year with us.
• Hybrid work schedule is available after the first three months of employment, with up to 50 days of work from home per year.
• Benefit from two Free Fridays each year, limited to one per quarter.
• Access online learning platforms like Udemy for Business and LinkedIn Learning, and a budget for external training.
• Daily catered lunch or monthly lunch allowance.
• Private Medical Subscription.
• Gym allowance.
• Team-building activities in various locations.