About the role
Affiliate Account Manager, Mortgage Lending Location: Hybrid - Irvine, CA Job Type: Full-Time
Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 300 Company. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is inspired by hometown values and a commitment to being responsible and caring for each other. We exist for the benefit of our customers and employees.
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is a full-service lending company offering both Forward and Reverse Mortgage products including a complete line of residential mortgage, refinancing, specialty, and HECM loans. We employ a knowledgeable staff of experienced Loan Officers with an operations team that is second to none. If you are interested in joining a team that promotes from within and works together toward a common goal of helping customers with their mortgage needs, please review and apply for our opening below!
THE ROLE
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage seeks a relationship-driven Affiliate Account Manager to join our team. As an Affiliate Account Manager, you will grow and manage our network of mortgage affiliates and lead-generation partners, building high-quality partnerships that optimize lead performance while ensuring all partner marketing activity meets applicable regulatory and company compliance standards.
Roles & Responsibilities:
* Recruit, onboard, and activate new affiliate partners, including publishers, lead aggregators, referral partners, and comparison sites * Manage and grow relationships with existing affiliates to ensure a consistent pipeline of high-quality, compliant mortgage leads * Collaborate with partners on marketing strategies that drive qualified borrower volume and maintain strong conversion rates * Monitor affiliate marketing activity for compliance with applicable mortgage advertising regulations (e.g., RESPA, TILA, Fair Lending laws) * Conduct recurring program audits to confirm accurate disclosures and brand alignment across partner-facing creative and landing pages * Serve as the primary point of contact for key mortgage referral and lead partners, providing ongoing support and performance insights * Review lead quality metrics (e.g., borrower intent, contact ability, and other qualification indicators) and work with partners to improve performance * Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts, such as expansion into additional loan products * Monitor affiliate performance across CPL, CPA, pull-through rate, contact rate, application rate, and funded-loan conversion * Deliver weekly and monthly reporting to internal stakeholders on lead volume, quality, and ROI * Optimize campaigns using data insights, A/B testing, geographic targeting, and messaging adjustments * Manage affiliate budgets, payout structures, and payment schedules * Support development of the overall affiliate growth strategy within the mortgage vertical * Research competitor programs, lead pricing trends, and emerging mortgage marketing channels * Partner with Marketing to develop compliant landing pages, creative, and promotional content tailored to mortgage borrowers
Required Qualifications:
* 3–5 years of experience in affiliate management, lead generation, mortgage lending, or performance marketing * Strong understanding of mortgage products, borrower funnels, and lead qualification metrics * Familiarity with applicable compliance standards, including RESPA, TILA, and Fair Lending requirements * Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills * Proficiency with affiliate tracking platforms (e.g., Everflow, Impact, Tune, CJ, PartnerStack) and CRM systems used in mortgage workflows * Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and optimize for lead performance
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working directly with mortgage brokers, lenders, or fintech mortgage platforms * Understanding of mortgage guidelines and borrower qualification processes
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The salary for this position is $80,000 – $100,000 annually.
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage diverse, talented, qualified applicants to apply. We offer an extensive compensation package. Benefits include:
* Vacation — Vacation hours accrue on a per pay period basis. Balance maximums are based on years of service. * Paid Sick Time — 40 hours of paid sick time after 90 days of employment. State sick time requirements will be added as needed. * 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Cultural Celebration Day (Floating Holiday) * Multiple PPO Medical Plans, as well as HDHP eligible plan. * Dental Coverage * Vision Coverage * Company Paid Life Insurance * 401K with a generous employer match * Additional Benefits including – Optional Life, FSA, Pet Insurance etc. * Free Legal Services * Employee Loan Program