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VP, Strategic Marketing

Axos BankSan Diego, CA

$135,000 - $150,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Director
Compensation
$135,000-$150,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Axos Bank

Target Range:

$135,000.00/Yr. - $150,000.00/Yr.

Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 15%

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 15%

These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job

Axos Securities is hiring a Vice President of Prospect & Growth Marketing to lead two core growth areas: B2B advisor recruiting (IBDs and RIAs) and end‑to‑end B2C growth marketing for Invest. The role oversees the full prospect journey from first touch to onboarding for B2B, and from acquisition through activation, funding, adoption, and lifetime value for B2C. This leader will build scalable, compliant growth systems, drive measurable business results, and partner closely with Product, Sales, Analytics, and Compliance. Operating across both B2B and B2C channels, they must apply structure, rigor, and clarity to complex growth challenges.

Responsibilities:

Firm Recruiting Marketing (IBD & RIA Growth)

  • Own the prospect marketing strategy for recruiting, focused on attracting, engaging, and converting high-quality IBD and RIA prospects
  • Develop segmentation, messaging, and value propositions that resonate with decision‑makers
  • Partner with Events and Sponsorship teams to ensure ongoing alignment and reporting
  • Build scalable top‑ and mid‑funnel programs (content, paid media, nurture) that generate qualified recruiting pipeline
  • Partner closely with recruiting and business leadership to align marketing output with conversion expectations and business priorities
  • Establish repeatable frameworks to mature advisor prospecting in areas with evolving or underdeveloped processes

Invest B2C Growth Marketing (Full‑Funnel Ownership)

  • Own end‑to‑end B2C marketing for Invest, with direct accountability for:

  • Qualified prospect volume

  • Account opening and activation

  • Funded accounts

  • Crypto and managed portfolio adoption

  • AUM and lifetime value growth

  • Lead go‑to‑market strategy for crypto and managed portfolio offerings, translating product differentiation into clear, compliant consumer value propositions

  • Design and optimize full‑funnel customer journeys, from awareness through conversion, funding, engagement, and retention

  • Build and scale performance-driven acquisition and lifecycle programs across paid media, SEO, content, email, and in-product experiences

  • Partner with Product and Experience teams to influence onboarding flows, in‑product messaging, and friction reduction that directly impact conversion and funding rates

Execution, Platforms & Enablement

  • Oversee execution across channels with a bias toward speed, testing, and measurable impact, while maintaining brand and compliance standards
  • Partner with Enterprise Marketing shared services to deliver creative, digital experiences, analytics, and campaign operations
  • Leverage Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Interaction Studio, and personalization capabilities to power acquisition, nurture, and lifecycle programs
  • Ensure tight integration between marketing platforms, product experiences, and analytics to support full‑funnel visibility and optimization

Performance, Analytics & Accountability

  • Own KPIs across Securities firm recruiting pipeline and Invest B2C performance, including conversion rates, funded accounts, AUM, CAC, and LTV
  • Establish a culture of experimentation, test‑and‑learn, and continuous optimization tied to business outcomes
  • Develop dashboards, attribution models, and forecasts that clearly connect marketing activity to revenue and asset growth with analytics partners
  • Apply structured problem-solving to diagnose performance gaps and drive clarity when data or processes are incomplete

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence

  • Serve as the primary marketing partner to Securities Sales and the Invest leadership teams
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Compliance, Legal, Data, and Business leaders to launch and scale new offerings
  • Drive alignment when ownership boundaries, success metrics, or operating models are unclear
  • Represent prospect and growth priorities within Enterprise Marketing and advocate for resources and roadmap alignment

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team across prospect acquisition, lifecycle marketing, and analytics
  • Coach leaders to operate with ownership and accountability, particularly in bottom‑funnel performance
  • Mature growth marketing processes to support scalable, repeatable execution across both B2B and B2C motions
  • Foster a culture of rigor, customer‑centricity, innovation, and continuous learning

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of progressively senior experience in marketing, preferably in securities, brokerage, fintech, wealth management, or financial services with team management experience
  • Demonstrated leadership in growth marketing, performance media, lifecycle marketing, and analytics
  • Experience with Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Customer Data Platforms, and analytics dashboards, like Tableau
  • Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and shape long-term business strategy
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to create clarity in ambiguous environments and mature underdeveloped processes
  • Executive-level communication skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas
  • High‑judgment operator capable of balancing strategic thinking and team management with hands-on execution
  • Deep understanding of compliance-driven industries and experience partnering with legal and regulatory stakeholders

Axos Employee Benefits May Include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

  • Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks' Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)

  • HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan

  • Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We're a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Learn more about working at Axos

Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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FAQs About VP, Strategic Marketing Jobs at Axos Bank

What is the work location for this position at Axos Bank?
This job at Axos Bank is located in San Diego, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Axos Bank?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $135,000 and $150,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Axos Bank?
Axos Bank lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Axos Bank?
Axos Bank is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Axos Bank for this role?
Axos Bank offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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