Senior Manager, Partnerships (Credit Cards)

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We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.

We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.

Your role in helping us shape the future:

U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. We are seeking an experienced manager for our credit card partnerships. In this role you will take ownership of established relationships in our Credit Card business line, working to improve commercial terms, and to drive positive results for our partners. You will also drive the acquisition of new credit card issuers, working to establish agreements, and launch those partnerships within our Credit cards experience.

You will work with a wide variety of internal stakeholders including product, compliance, paid media, tech and info security, and legal teams to ensure the success of our partners. You will be a driving force that delivers business results, ensuring that our credit card category meets its financial targets.

Are you up to the challenge?

• Lead commercial partnerships from priority, prospecting, execution, negotiation, account management, & tracking
• Work with stakeholders in product, editorial, analytics, compliance, and legal teams to build and sustain the business
• Build strong and lasting relationships with partners and advertisers
• Identify new opportunities and partnerships. Constantly monitor the marketplace in search of best in class partners, technology vendors, etc.
• Holistically drive revenue improvement through partnership placement, pricing, and optimization
• Help vertical and business to identify new opportunities & ensure market fit of products based on trends & future market developments
  
  
  

You should definitely have:

• Five years to eight years of relevant work experience in the Credit Cards performance marketing or affiliate marketing space
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience directly managing Credit Card performance marketing partnerships, increasing commercial terms & optimization of revenue
• Experience maximizing opportunities for profit, generating revenue flow & creating sustainable growth within organizations
• Strong commercial awareness & entrepreneurial and strategic mindset
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with key clients and stakeholders
  
  
  

It would be nice if you had:

• Experience in or with compliance operations in the Financial Services industry
  
  
  

What it’s like to work with us:

Talent is our best asset!

We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.

• Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
• Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
• Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
• Collaborative Work Environment : Fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers
  
  
  

Other Job Info:

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
• U.S. News & World Report strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters).
• Preference for New York and Washington, DC based applicants to work a hybrid schedule in those office locations. Remote applicants will be considered.
• The anticipated compensation for this position is $100,000 to $135,000. The actual compensation offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, interview performance, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.