Growth Marketing Manager, Referrals & Virality

SoFi SoFi · Fintech · San Francisco, CA · Affiliates

SoFi is seeking a Growth Marketing Manager to drive execution and performance of referral and virality marketing initiatives. This role will partner closely with Product and Engineering to define requirements and influence the roadmap of their AI-enabled referral platform, leading end-to-end project management of key initiatives, integrating referral strategies into marketing tentpoles, and analyzing performance data to identify opportunities across the referral funnel. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in marketing, growth marketing, or product marketing, with a strong analytical mindset and experience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive execution and performance of SoFi’s referrals and virality marketing initiatives, helping scale the channel into a major driver of member growth
  2. Partner closely with Product and Engineering to define requirements and influence the roadmap of our AI-enabled referral platform
  3. 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
  4. Collaborate with Business Unit Marketing, Lifecycle Marketing, and Communications teams to develop and execute strategies that maximize referral-driven growth across all SoFi products
  5. Integrate referral and virality strategies into marketing tentpoles (e.g., sponsorships, events, and brand campaigns) and Social & Community teams to amplify reach and engagement

Skills

Required

  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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)

What the JD emphasized

  • AI-enabled referral platform