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Affiliate Account Manager, Mortgage Lending Location: Hybrid - Irvine, CA Job Type: Contract 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 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

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Affiliate Account Manager, Mortgage Lending
Location: Hybrid - Irvine, CA
Job Type: Contract
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.
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

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Experience working directly with mortgage brokers, lenders, or fintech mortgage platforms
Understanding of mortgage guidelines and borrower qualification processes
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.
Additional Benefits including – Optional Life, FSA, Pet Insurance etc.
Free Legal Services
Employee Loan Program

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Dental

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401k