Affiliate Manager

About YSI Yellow Social Interactive is a dynamic and innovative leader in the social gaming industry, dedicated to creating engaging and interactive experiences across various platforms. Our commitment to excellence and trust sets us apart in the market. We seek exceptional, talented individuals who aim for excellence. With offices in Gibraltar, Antigua, and bases in Malta and the Philippines, plus a global remote team, we welcome motivated people capable of building and scaling business functions. Job Purpose YSI is looking for an Affiliate Manager to own the affiliate and partnerships acquisition channel for Yellow Social. This is a commercial role with real strategic weight. You will be responsible for building and managing a portfolio of affiliate and acquisition partners — identifying the right ones, negotiating the right deals and holding the programme accountable to performance. You will work closely with product, analytics, creative and compliance teams across a business that is scaling quickly. The affiliate channel is an important growth lever and we need someone who can run it properly: commercially astute, organised and operationally tight. This is not a relationship management role in name only — you own the numbers. We are a company that values progressive thinking. If you can see a smarter way to track, optimise or scale the affiliate programme — using new tools, automation or AI-assisted analysis — we want to hear it. Areas of Responsibility Partner Strategy & Commercial Management Own the affiliate and partnership acquisition strategy end-to-end Identify, evaluate and onboard high-value affiliate and acquisition partners Lead commercial negotiations and manage partner agreements, terms and commercial arrangements Set clear performance benchmarks and hold the programme accountable to them Develop new partnership opportunities while actively managing and growing the existing portfolio Performance Ownership Own affiliate acquisition performance — you are accountable for the channel numbers Analyse partner performance data and make commercial decisions on investment, scaling or cutting Work with analytics to maintain attribution accuracy and reporting integrity across partner channels Drive programme-wide optimisation across creative, landing pages, messaging and incentive structures Stay current on affiliate industry trends, competitive activity and new partnership models Operational & Compliance Management Maintain governance across affiliate workflows, approvals and brand standards Oversee fraud monitoring, traffic quality control and escalation management across the partner network Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and brand requirements across all partners Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of partner agreements, contacts and commercial terms Reporting & Stakeholder Communication Report on affiliate programme performance clearly and regularly to senior stakeholders Coordinate with finance, compliance and acquisition teams on commercial and operational matters Provide clear visibility on partner contribution to overall acquisition performance Requirements 3+ years in affiliate marketing and partnerships Experience in Gaming is strongly preferred. Proven track record building and managing an affiliate programme with direct accountability for results Experience negotiating and managing partner contracts and commercial relationships Analytically strong — comfortable interpreting performance data and making clear commercial calls Excellent communication and negotiation skills Familiarity with affiliate tracking platforms, compliance processes and fraud management Competitive salary Performance Bonus Private Health Insurance Opportunities for career growth and development. Collaborative and dynamic work environment. Join our team and contribute to creating a vibrant and supportive social gaming community! If you are a proactive and player-focused professional, apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional player experiences.