Head of Affiliate Partnerships – Proprietary Trading
Company: Equity Edge
Location: City of London
Engagement type: Contractor
Working arrangement: Office-based, five days per week
Contract fee: £4,000 per month during the three-month contractor engagement
Additional compensation: Performance-related bonus opportunities may be available
About Equity Edge
Equity Edge is a proprietary trading firm providing simulated trading evaluations and access to funded trading opportunities.
We work with traders, affiliates and content creators across global markets, combining a performance-focused trading product with a growing partner network. As we expand our London operation, we are looking for an experienced commercial professional to lead and develop our affiliate function.
About the opportunity
We are seeking a commercially driven Head of Affiliate Partnerships to take ownership of our affiliate programme and lead its continued growth.
You will manage our Affiliate Managers, personally oversee strategically important partners, and take responsibility for affiliate recruitment, retention, performance and revenue.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity requiring strong relationship-building ability, commercial judgement and operational discipline. You must be comfortable leading a team while remaining personally involved in important accounts, negotiations and performance decisions.
Contract structure and progression
This opportunity is offered on a contractor basis and is not a permanent employed position.
The engagement will follow three stages:
The selected applicant will initially complete a paid two-day practical project. Equity Edge will provide onboarding, support and the information required to complete the agreed assignment.
The project will allow both parties to assess working compatibility, commercial judgement, communication and the applicant’s ability to deliver against an agreed brief.
- Three-month contractor engagement
Successful completion of the two-day project may lead to a three-month contractor agreement at a fee of £4,000 per month.
This stage will include clearly defined responsibilities, deliverables, performance goals and reporting expectations. Performance-related bonus opportunities may also be available under the applicable contractor agreement.
- Potential 18-month fixed-term contract
Contractors who successfully complete the three-month engagement and achieve the agreed performance goals may be offered an 18-month fixed-term contract, subject to business requirements, satisfactory performance and mutually agreed terms.
Progression between stages is not automatic. It will depend on the quality of work, achievement of agreed objectives, professional conduct and the company’s ongoing requirements. The terms applicable to each stage will be confirmed in writing before that stage begins.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, support and manage the Affiliate Management team.
- Establish clear individual and team KPIs and maintain accountability against them.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with affiliates, influencers and referral partners.
- Personally manage strategically important affiliate relationships.
- Recruit, assess, negotiate with and onboard high-quality new partners.
- Develop affiliate campaigns and identify new commercial opportunities.
- Monitor affiliate revenue, conversions, acquisition costs and campaign performance.
- Identify underperforming relationships and implement improvement plans.
- Negotiate commission structures and commercial terms within agreed parameters.
- Resolve commercial issues and relationship disputes professionally.
- Ensure affiliate communications and promotional content meet company standards.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, commercial documentation and performance reports.
- Work closely with the CEO and wider commercial team on affiliate strategy.
- Provide regular reports covering performance, risks, opportunities and forecasts.
- Represent Equity Edge at relevant meetings, events and industry functions.
Essential experience and skills
- Previous experience in affiliate management, partnerships, sales, business development or commercial account management.
- Strong knowledge of proprietary trading, retail trading or the wider online trading industry.
- A demonstrable record of building, retaining and growing commercial relationships.
- Experience managing people and holding a team accountable against measurable KPIs.
- Strong negotiation, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Commercial understanding of revenue, conversion rates, acquisition costs and partner performance.
- Confidence managing senior affiliates and commercially sensitive conversations.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
- Experience using CRM systems and maintaining accurate relationship records.
- High integrity when handling confidential information and commercial relationships.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Existing right to work in the United Kingdom.
Desirable experience
- An established network within the proprietary-trading, forex, fintech or trading-content community.
- Experience working with influencers and content creators.
- Experience developing commission structures and performance incentives.
- Familiarity with affiliate platforms, tracking links and attribution reporting.
- Knowledge of responsible and compliant trading-related marketing.
Who we are looking for
You are proactive, commercially focused and capable of building trust quickly.
You understand that successful partnerships require more than signing new affiliates. They require regular communication, reliable follow-through, constructive problem-solving and a clear understanding of what creates mutual commercial value.
You should be equally comfortable developing strategy, managing a team, analysing performance and speaking directly with an important partner when a relationship requires attention.
Location requirement
This opportunity is based in our City of London office and requires attendance five days per week.
Remote and hybrid working are not available. Please apply only if you can reliably attend the office every working day.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.
Pay: £48,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to begin with a paid two-day test project before progressing to a three-month contractor agreement?
- Do you have professional experience in proprietary trading, forex, fintech or online trading?
Experience:
- Affiliate marketing: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
