We are looking for a Senior Director, Growth Marketing to help us build a profitable credit card and loan acquisition strategy . In this role, you'll lead a dynamic team, working closely with our Financial Product group to execute on a multi-channel strategy approach to meet company growth targets. We love creative problem-solvers and proactive communicators who enjoy helping others create work we can all be proud of. If that sounds like you, keep reading.

What you'll do at Avant

• Manage team that runs all media/demand end-to-end channel execution (i.e. digital, direct mail, customer lifecycle marketing). Team responsibilities include forecasting, execution, reporting and optimization

• Partner with Financial Product (card, loan) team to create and manage the Avant demand generation strategy that leverages product and marketing initiatives

• Partner with Marketing Analytics team to derive demand generation insights through scenario planning and experimental design; build repeatable process of feeding learning back into future campaigns

• Bring a mindset of experimentation and A/B testing to drive increased yield across all stages of the prospect card and loan funnel

• Run all performance marketing operations; align with Product and Tech teams to create and manage roadmap to support the customer prospect journey, with outcome of higher conversions

• Work alongside Marketing peers (i.e. Sr. Director, Brand and Sr. Director, Partnerships) to deliver on prioritized marketing initiatives to achieve company goals

• Manage performance marketing agencies, vendors

We are looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in a Marketing/Media capacity

• 5+ years of experience with performance marketing tools (i.e. SEM, programmatic display campaign execution)

• 5+ years of experience standing up and/or leveraging a marketing technology stack

• 5+ years of experience running CRM/loyalty campaigns

• Experience in financial services vertical preferred

• Client-side, D2C Marketing experience preferred

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We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you’re passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you’ll come contribute to our awesome culture.

Why Avant is the place for you:

At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:

Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.

Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.

Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution.

Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.

Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.

We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We're problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.

Some of our benefits include:

• Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options

• 401(k) Match

• Unlimited Paid Time Off

• Flexible Work Environment

• Generous Paid Parental Leave

• Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks

• WFH Stipends for our Remote Employees

• Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development

• No Meeting Wednesdays - (a.k.a. planned time to Get Sh!t Done)

• Summer Fridays

• Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events

• And who doesn’t love the swag

This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you'll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date or before working in or visiting our Chicago office. You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination. Subject to applicable law and requests for accommodation.