Head of Affiliates

For our partner, we are looking for Head of Affiliates
Licensed iGaming Project | Pre-launch | Kyiv, Ukraine
About the Company
We are an international product company entering an exciting new stage of growth with the launch of a next-generation online casino for the Ukrainian market.
Our leadership team brings 8+ years of successful experience in the iGaming industry, supported by strong expertise across FinTech, digital products, technology, and other high-growth business domains.
We understand how to build scalable products, launch successfully in competitive markets, and create teams that deliver long-term results.
Today, our core leadership team is already in place, and we are actively building the key functions that will shape the future of the product.
This is a unique opportunity to join at an early stage, influence strategic decisions, establish processes from the ground up, and see your ideas quickly become reality.
We value ownership, initiative, transparency, and collaboration. Here, talented professionals have the freedom to make decisions, work directly with business leaders, and create meaningful impact without unnecessary bureaucracy.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Head of Affiliates to lead and scale our affiliate marketing function for the Ukrainian market.
This is a strategic and hands-on role for someone who deeply understands the iGaming affiliate ecosystem, has strong relationships within the industry, and knows how to build profitable affiliate partnerships from the ground up.
You will be responsible for developing the affiliate strategy, launching the affiliate program, managing key partners, driving player acquisition, and ensuring sustainable growth in the Ukrainian market.
Responsibilities
Build and lead the affiliate marketing strategy for the Ukrainian market.
Launch, manage, and scale the company’s affiliate program from the pre-launch stage.
Identify, negotiate, onboard, and manage high-performing affiliate partners.
Develop long-term relationships with affiliates, media buyers, networks, and key industry partners.
Own affiliate acquisition targets, performance KPIs, budgets, and ROI.
Negotiate CPA, RevShare, hybrid, and custom commercial deals.
Monitor affiliate performance, traffic quality, conversion rates, and player value.
Work closely with Product, CRM, BI, Legal, Payments, and Marketing teams to optimize performance.
Ensure affiliate activities comply with internal policies, brand guidelines, and market regulations.
Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and affiliate opportunities in Ukraine.
Build reporting processes, performance dashboards, and transparent partner communication.
Represent the company at relevant iGaming events, conferences, and partner meetings when needed.
Requirements
Proven experience in affiliate marketing within the iGaming industry.
Strong knowledge of the Ukrainian iGaming market.
Solid existing network of affiliates, media buyers, and industry partners.
Experience launching or scaling affiliate programs for casino, betting, or gaming products.
Strong understanding of CPA, RevShare, hybrid deals, player acquisition, retention, and LTV.
Ability to analyze traffic quality, conversion funnels, ROI, and partner performance.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Hands-on mindset with the ability to work independently in an early-stage environment.
High level of ownership, initiative, and business thinking.
Comfortable working remotely with international teams.
Nice to Have
Experience working with online casino products in Ukraine.
Existing relationships with top Ukrainian affiliate partners.
Experience with affiliate platforms, tracking tools, BI dashboards, or CRM systems.
Previous experience in a pre-launch or startup-stage iGaming product.
Understanding of local Ukrainian payment methods, regulations, and player behavior.
Company Offers
Competitive compensation with timely payments.
Fully remote work environment with flexible cooperation options.
Direct impact on product development, acquisition strategy, and business decisions.
Opportunity to join at the pre-launch stage and shape a new iGaming product for Ukraine.
High ownership, fast decision-making, and minimal bureaucracy.
Professional growth alongside an experienced international leadership team.
A collaborative culture built on trust, initiative, and transparency.