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Affiliates Business Development Manager – Germany
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- Business Development
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- Full Time
- Experience
- Open level
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- 11 Nov 2026
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The role, at a glance.
OKX is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow affiliate, KOL, trading-community, and influencer partnerships focused on the German crypto market. The role owns the partnership lifecycle from prospecting and onboarding through retention, performance optimization, and expansion. Core objectives are increasing affiliate-driven revenue, trading activity, user acquisition, and OKX brand awareness. The manager will use acquisition KPIs, segmentation, competitor intelligence, and close collaboration with product teams to improve results. Strong German-language communication, crypto affiliate experience, negotiation ability, and project-management discipline are central to success.
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I would first map the German-speaking crypto ecosystem by partner type, audience quality, regulatory considerations, and expected acquisition potential. I would prioritize proven trading communities, credible KOLs, comparison sites, and high-intent publishers, then create segmented outreach and value propositions. After onboarding, I would establish clear activation plans, tracking standards, and regular performance reviews to scale the most productive relationships.
I would assess both volume and quality: qualified registrations, KYC completion, first deposit, first trade, trading volume, conversion rate, cost per activated user, retention, and revenue contribution. I would also monitor fraud indicators and cohort behavior to ensure a partner is delivering sustainable users rather than only top-of-funnel traffic. Metrics should be reviewed by partner segment and campaign to identify concrete optimization actions.
I would review cohort-level data to identify where quality is deteriorating, such as lower KYC completion, deposits, activation, or retention. I would discuss the findings transparently with the partner and jointly test improvements in audience targeting, messaging, content, and campaign placement. If quality did not improve, I would adjust commercial terms or reduce investment while protecting the relationship and reallocating effort toward more sustainable channels.
I would track competitor affiliate offers, partner types, content positioning, product strengths, and promotional activity while respecting legal and ethical boundaries. I would translate those observations into differentiated propositions, such as stronger partner enablement, better campaign materials, or product feedback for high-intent trading audiences. The goal is not to copy competitors, but to identify underserved partner needs and market gaps OKX can address.
I would use a structured pipeline that scores opportunities by strategic fit, expected value, effort, and urgency, while maintaining scheduled touchpoints for top existing partners. I would document priorities, owners, next steps, and performance risks in a shared operating cadence. Regular updates to product and regional teams would keep dependencies visible and ensure that high-impact partner feedback is acted on quickly.
About this role.
Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual’s freedom.
OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.
Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment.
OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Business Development Manager to join our team, specifically focused on high-volume Affiliates, Trading Communities and KOLs.
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in expanding our network of Affiliates (Key Opinion Leaders, Trading Communities, Traffic Websites), and (secondarily) VIP clients – in Germany. This role is responsible for those partnerships from a to z.
What You’ll Be Doing
Primary goal: maximize revenue in the region through onboarding and retention of affiliates.
Secondary: Expand the user base and grow awareness of the OKX brand
Affiliate Recruitment: Proactively search for and attract new affiliates, KOLs and trading/crypto communities and influencers, fostering strategic partnerships to enhance our network.
Results-Driven Approach: Implement strategies and campaigns to drive measurable results, focusing on creating content, increasing trading volume, acquiring new users, and promoting active transactions through affiliate channels.
Relationship Building: Manage and enhance relationships with local crypto influencers and KOLs, being in contact with them frequently, build partnerships with influencers for the purpose of user acquisition
Partnership Expansion: Initiate and participate in meetings with partners, exploring opportunities to expand cooperation and strengthen existing relationships, both locally and internationally.
Collaboration with Product Team: Collaborate closely with colleagues from the product department, providing valuable market insights to optimize product offerings and attract qualified users.
Competitor Analysis: Stay updated on competitors’ advantages and industry trends, utilizing this knowledge to refine our strategies, maintain a competitive edge, and capitalize on market gaps.
What We Look For In You
Solid affiliate marketing experience in the cryptocurrency space
Experience in building large affiliate networks from start to finish
Solid project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Understanding of fundamental affiliate customer acquisition KPIs and optimization methods to improve performance through data analysis and segmentation
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret market data to drive strategic decisions
Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities
Goal-oriented mindset, with a focus on achieving and exceeding targets
Nice to Have
Experience working across time zones and cross-cultural teams
Bonus points if you have previously worked at a crypto exchange, trading company, CFD broker!
Passionate about blockchain technology and the crypto trading space
German speaker
Immediate availability
Perks & Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees’ growth and development
Various team building programs and company events
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All official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website.
Information collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX’s Candidate Privacy Notice.
Notice:
All official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website.
Information collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX’s Candidate Privacy Notice.
Notice:
All official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website.
Information collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX’s Candidate Privacy Notice.
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