Talent.com
Strategic Partnerships Leader
Strategic Partnerships LeaderSmartFinancial • Newport Beach, CA, US
Strategic Partnerships Leader

Strategic Partnerships Leader

SmartFinancial • Newport Beach, CA, US
[job_card.variable_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
  • [filters_job_card.quick_apply]
[job_card.job_description]

About SmartFinancial

SmartFinancial is a leading insurance technology platform transforming how consumers connect with insurance providers. Our marketplace intelligently matches high-intent shoppers with the right carriers and agents across multiple channels, delivering real-time results at scale. We’re growing fast and looking for bold, analytical, and driven marketers to help us accelerate even further.

About the Role

We’re accelerating fast and are looking for a Strategic Partnerships Leader to expand and optimize our publisher ecosystem. You’ll work closely with major digital brands across news, personal finance, insurance, and comparison-shopping categories. This role is critical in expanding our reach and driving high-intent insurance shoppers into our marketplace.

This is a high-impact, performance-driven role for someone who thrives on owning partnerships, loves digging into data, and knows how to scale winning campaigns.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, develop, and negotiate supply-side deals with premium publishers and digital media platforms.
  • Expand distribution across editorial, SEO, marketplace, and personal-finance channels.
  • Oversee API, S2S, postback, pixel, and programmatic integrations for click, lead, and call distribution.
  • Monitor traffic quality and ensure full compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
  • Analyze funnel metrics including RPL, EPC, CTR, conversion rates, bind rates, and partner-level trends.
  • Serve as the bridge between external partners and internal product, engineering, creative, and analytics teams.
  • Bring market insights and partner requirements to influence product roadmap and supply strategy.

Compensation

  • On-target earnings of $200k+
  • Competitive compensation structure with strong variable upside
  • Equity : Stock options

    • What We're Looking For

  • 4+ years in digital partnerships, publisher development, affiliate management, or marketplace supply roles.
  • Strong understanding of performance marketing and monetization models (CPC, CPL, CPA, rev-share, pay-per-call).
  • Experience working directly with insurance or financial publishers and optimizing traffic at scale.
  • Technical fluency with APIs, postbacks, S2S tracking, and attribution / measurement platforms.
  • Analytical approach with the ability to interpret complex partner reporting and funnel data.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • High commitment to quality, compliance, and transparent performance insights.
  • Experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated verticals is a plus.

    • What We Offer

  • Competitive Base Salary + Commissions + Performance Bonuses
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Stock Options
  • Internal Promotion Opportunities – We believe in growing talent from within

    • What It’s Like to Work Here

  • World-Class Training and Onboarding
  • Use the latest technology, tools, and automation systems
  • Fast-paced, energetic environment where innovation is encouraged
  • Play ping pong, collaborate with sharp teammates, and enjoy a culture that celebrates hard work and having fun

    • Be part of a rapidly growing tech company reshaping the insurance landscape!

    Benefits

    [job_alerts.create_a_job]

    Strategic Partnership • Newport Beach, CA, US

    [internal_linking.similar_jobs]
    Managing Partner - City Wide Facility Solutions Orange County

    Managing Partner - City Wide Facility Solutions Orange County

    City Wide Facility Solutions • Costa Mesa, CA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Are looking for a career opportunity that includes owner equity? Do you have strong B2B sales leadership experience? Would you like to make a six figure income, that exceeds 150k PLUS includes owne...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Manager, Strategic Operations and Initiatives

    Manager, Strategic Operations and Initiatives

    University of California - Irvine Health • Orange, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director Programs and Partnerships, Emergency Management & Biosecurity

    Director Programs and Partnerships, Emergency Management & Biosecurity

    Department of Regional NSW Careers • Orange, California, USA
    [job_card.full_time]
    Full-time ongoing senior executive role based inany LLS office across RegionalNSW.Pivotal leadership role overseeing core programs in emergency management animal and plant biosecurity veterinary se...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Growth & Business Development Lead (Partnerships)

    Growth & Business Development Lead (Partnerships)

    Harbinger Motors • Garden Grove, California, USA
    [job_card.full_time]
    Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbingers best-in-class team of EV battery and drivetrain experts ha...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    FP&A Manager

    FP&A Manager

    Vaco by Highspring • Costa Mesa, California, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    The Director / FP&A Manager consultant will serve as a key consultant within the Financial Planning & Analysis team, focusing on. This role requires a hands-on, analytical professional who is highly...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Power Platform Specialist II

    Power Platform Specialist II

    Cambro Manufacturing • Huntington Beach, CA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    First Shift (United States of America).The Power Platform Specialist II is responsible for designing, configuring, and supporting solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Regional Partnership Manager Graduate and Professional Admissions

    Regional Partnership Manager Graduate and Professional Admissions

    Join our team of difference makers • Azusa, California, USA
    [job_card.full_time]
    APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning and modeling Christ-like...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Strategic Partnerships Leader

    Strategic Partnerships Leader

    SmartFinancial • Newport Beach, CA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    SmartFinancial is a leading insurance technology platform transforming how consumers connect with insurance providers.Our marketplace intelligently matches high-intent shoppers with the right carri...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Director, Special Program (First Peoples Native Center) (Restricted Funds)

    Director, Special Program (First Peoples Native Center) (Restricted Funds)

    InsideHigherEd • City of Industry, California, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Director, Special Program (First Peoples Native Center) (Restricted Funds).Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; nights and weekends as needed. Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargai...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Strategic Advisor

    Senior Strategic Advisor

    Department of Industry • Orange, California, USA
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.Step into a role where your financial insight and strategic thinking support stronger decisions enhance financial performan...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Partnership Representative

    Partnership Representative

    HavenHub • Newport Beach, California, USA
    [job_card.full_time]
    As we expand were looking for a.Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing vendor partners.Managing onboarding contract negotiations and service expectations.Acting as the liaison ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Strategy Manager

    Strategy Manager

    Caterpillar • Westminster, California, USA
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solve...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Director, Strategic Growth Partnerships Remote

    Senior Director, Strategic Growth Partnerships Remote

    Experian • Costa Mesa, California, USA
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time]
    Experians Direct to Consumer (D2C) business works toward the mission of bringing financial power to all.D2C operates a dual-sided platform serving over 85 million consumers through a range of produ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Director, Corporate Partnerships Development

    Director, Corporate Partnerships Development

    OC Sports & Entertainment • Anaheim, CA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Director, Corporate Partnerships Development.Join our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County!. Once you've had a chance to explore our current o...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours] • [promoted] • [new]
    Principal Specialist Contracts

    Principal Specialist Contracts

    Microchip • Garden Grove, California, USA
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great Want to join a 17000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us Looking for an atmosphere of t...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Key People Practices Events Leader

    Key People Practices Events Leader

    DPR • Newport Beach, California, USA
    [job_card.full_time]
    The Key People Practices Events Leader plays a pivotal role in People Operations leading this specialized People Practices services support team predominantly serving People Practices teammates coa...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_1_day] • [promoted]
    Senior Employee Relations Business Partner, Physician Group

    Senior Employee Relations Business Partner, Physician Group

    Kaiser Permanente • Pasadena, CA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Candidates must reside in SCAL Market.This senior individual contributor is primarily responsible for serving as a liaison between HR Centers of Excellence and business stakeholders to influence th...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Director, Special Program (First People's Native Center) (Restricted Funds)

    Director, Special Program (First People's Native Center) (Restricted Funds)

    InsideHigherEd • Walnut, California, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Director, Special Program (First People's Native Center) (Restricted Funds).The Director of the First Peoples Native Center (FPNC) provides leadership for programs and services that specifically su...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]