Affiliate Manager Digital Assets

Our client is a fast-growing global trading platform giving traders access to crypto, forex, stocks, indices and commodities through spot, derivatives and copy trading products. As they scale into new markets, they are hiring an Affiliate Manager to build and run a high-performing affiliate and partner network, based in Dubai or remote. Please note: For this role, our client is only interested in interviewing candidates from the digital assets sector. The role You will own the affiliate channel end to end: recruiting new partners, managing and growing existing ones, and turning partner traffic into funded, active traders. This is a commercial, numbers-driven role with direct impact on revenue. Key responsibilities • Source, sign and onboard new affiliates, IBs, influencers, KOLs and content partners across target markets • Manage a portfolio of existing partners, growing volume, quality and retention • Negotiate and structure commission deals (CPA, RevShare, hybrid) that balance growth with profitability • Track partner performance, traffic quality, FTDs, conversion and lifetime value, and act on the data • Identify and shut down low-quality or fraudulent traffic • Work with Marketing, Product and Compliance on campaigns, landing pages, promo materials and marketing compliance • Represent the brand at industry events and expos • Report on channel performance, forecasts and growth plans to senior management What is on offer • Competitive tax-free salary plus performance-based commission (Dubai) or remote from your location. • A high-ownership role in a growing global trading business • Dubai-based team with an international, fast-moving culture How to apply Apply with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will receive a short set of screening questions by email. All applications are handled in confidence. Donna Stephenson, Founder and Principal Recruiter, Emerald Zebra, specialist recruitment and executive search. • 3+ years in affiliate or partnership management within a crypto exchange, FX/CFD broker or fintech trading platform (strong iGaming affiliate backgrounds also considered) • An existing network of affiliates, IBs or crypto influencers you can activate • Solid commercial negotiation skills and a track record of growing partner revenue • Hands-on experience with affiliate tracking platforms such as Cellxpert, MyAffiliates or similar • Strong grasp of performance metrics and comfortable working in Excel and dashboards • Understanding of crypto and derivatives products and the compliance rules around promoting them • Fluent English; additional languages such as Arabic, Russian, Spanish or Portuguese are a strong plus