Growth Marketing Manager, Referrals & Virality

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$90K/yr – $168K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive SoFis referrals and virality programs to become a leading member-growth engine.

  • Own end-to-end referral and virality initiatives to scale impact.
  • Must-have: 5+ years scaling marketing programs in fast-paced, data-driven environments.
  • Standout: Cross-functional leadership in fintech or high-growth consumer apps.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive execution and performance of SoFi’s referrals and virality marketing initiatives, helping scale the channel into a major driver of member growth
  • Partner closely with Product and Engineering to define requirements and influence the roadmap of our AI-enabled referral platform
  • Lead end-to-end project management of key initiatives, including launching new referral program structures (e.g., incentives, gamification, sharing mechanics) and scaling existing ones
  • Collaborate with Business Unit Marketing, Lifecycle Marketing, and Communications teams to develop and execute strategies that maximize referral-driven growth across all SoFi products
  • Integrate referral and virality strategies into marketing tentpoles (e.g., sponsorships, events, and brand campaigns) and Social & Community teams to amplify reach and engagement
  • Develop and optimize audience strategies for key segments (e.g., students, military, and other affinity groups) to increase referral rate and participation
  • Analyze performance data to identify opportunities across the referral funnel, including referral rate, referrals per member, and conversion rates
  • Use testing and experimentation to continuously improve user experience, messaging, and program effectiveness
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to ensure SoFi’s referral program remains best-in-class
  • Communicate insights, performance, and opportunities to cross-functional partners and senior leadership

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in marketing, growth marketing, product marketing, or related fields
  • Proven ability to execute and scale marketing programs in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions and optimize performance
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams
  • Ability to manage complex projects and drive initiatives forward in ambiguous, evolving environments
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and contribute to strategic discussions
  • Customer-first mindset with an understanding of user behavior, engagement, and conversion dynamics
  • Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, and responsibility for compliance with applicable regulations and laws
  • Experience in the Finance industry a plus

Preferred

  • Experience with referral marketing, viral growth loops, or lifecycle marketing programs
  • Familiarity with experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, funnel optimization, segmentation)
  • Experience in fintech or other consumer-facing, high-growth industries
  • Exposure to data tools or platforms (e.g., Tableau, Amplitude, Snowflake, or similar)
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SoFi is a values-driven company on a mission to help our members get their money right. We create modern financial products and services that help people borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better, so that they can achieve financial independence and realize their ambitions—from owning a home to saving for retirement, paying off their student loans, and more. CFL #6054612; NMLS #1121636 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) Advisory services through SoFi LLC, a registered investment advisor. SoFi Checking and Savings is offered through SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. SoFi MoneyTM is offered through SoFi Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.

Founded in 2011
San Francisco, California, USA
5.8K employees (454 in marketing)
61% recommend to a friend
76% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
22.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$20.7M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
26.6%
Direct
68.9%
Referral
3.1%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
280 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
4.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$12.3B
Last Raise
$1.5B
Post IPO Equity, 3 months ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2025
    Post IPO Equity • $1.5B
  • Jul 2025
    Post IPO Equity • $1.5B
  • Apr 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $3.2B

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