Mercury

Lifecycle Marketer

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, MarketingIndustries

Lifecycle Marketing Manager

Position Overview

At Mercury, we are seeking a creative and data-driven Lifecycle Marketing Manager to join our Growth Marketing team. This role is responsible for strategizing and optimizing the early lifecycle of Mercury users, focusing on conversion, onboarding, and activation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize user acquisition and engagement with our financial products.

About Mercury

Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC. We aim to elevate email marketing into an art form, making every interaction irresistible.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and optimize top-of-funnel lifecycle programs to drive signups, application completions, and product activation.
  • Partner with growth, product, and onboarding teams to identify and address friction points in the early user journey through targeted messaging strategies.
  • Own and iterate on early lifecycle journeys, including writing briefs, managing QA, setting logic, and analyzing performance for continuous improvement.
  • Leverage data to inform messaging strategy and audience segmentation, working closely with data science to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to signup and activation.
  • Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and product marketers to create high-quality, user-focused communications that guide users toward value.
  • Champion a test-and-learn mindset by proposing experiments, launching A/B tests, and iterating based on results.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years in lifecycle or email marketing.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Hands-on proficiency with email as a marketing channel.
    • Experience with enterprise-level marketing automation tools (Customer.io experience is a plus).
    • Experience using data analysis tools such as Looker, Hex, Metabase, or similar for marketing experiments.
  • Industry Experience: B2B or B2C SaaS and/or FinTech experience is a strong plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Mercury includes:

  • Base salary
  • Equity (stock options)
  • Comprehensive benefits

Target New Hire Base Salary Ranges:

  • US Employees (NYC, LA, Seattle, SF Bay Area): $128,600 - $144,600
  • US Employees (Outside specified major cities): $115,700 - $130,100
  • Canadian Employees (Any location): CA$121,500 - CA$136,700

Salary and equity ranges are competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly based on reliable compensation survey data. Offers are determined by candidate experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity.

Company Culture & Values

Mercury values diversity & belonging and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all individuals seeking employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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Skills

Lifecycle Marketing
Email Marketing
Conversion Optimization
Onboarding
User Activation
Messaging Strategy
Audience Segmentation
Data Analysis
KPI Tracking
Copywriting
Design Collaboration
Product Marketing

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$146.8MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Custom equipment setup
401(K) matching
12+ weeks paid parental leave
Book budget
Wellness benefits
Grocery budget
Paid lunch
Personalized callsign
Unlimited vacation policy (with mandatory minimum)

Risks

Mercury's decision to stop serving certain countries may lead to customer loss.
Integration challenges from the Teal acquisition could disrupt services.
Expansion into consumer banking might divert focus from core startup services.

Differentiation

Mercury offers both business and personal banking services, unlike many fintech competitors.
The company provides integrated financial management tools, enhancing startup operational efficiency.
Mercury's Raise program connects startups with investors, mentors, and other founders.

Upsides

Mercury secured a $100 million credit warehouse to expand its credit card business.
The acquisition of Teal enhances Mercury's financial management offerings for startups.
Mercury Personal expands market reach by attracting tech-savvy individuals.

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