Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Marketing Agency Account Director – Financial Services (Banking Focus)
Location: Flexible / Remote
Company: Whale
Company: Whale
This is a business leadership role.
We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just manage client relationships—
but owns outcomes, drives growth, and thinks like a partner to the business.
but owns outcomes, drives growth, and thinks like a partner to the business.
If you understand how financial institutions actually grow—and can translate that into marketing that performs—you’ll thrive here.
What You’ll Own
- Lead and grow relationships with banks and credit unions
- Translate business goals into clear, executable marketing strategy
- Drive integrated campaigns across digital, direct mail, and data-driven channels
- Ensure every initiative ties back to measurable growth (accounts, deposits, loans)
- Identify opportunities before the client does—and act on them
- Elevate creative, strategy, and analytics into one cohesive story
What You Bring
- 5-7+ years in marketing, with direct financial services experience (banking or credit union)
- Deep understanding of:
- Deposit growth strategies
- Loan acquisition
- Customer segmentation and targeting
- Ability to connect strategy → execution → results
- Confidence to lead conversations with senior client stakeholders
- A bias toward action
Why Whale
We’re built differently.
We don’t separate strategy, data, and creative into silos.
We integrate them—and expect our leaders to do the same.
We integrate them—and expect our leaders to do the same.
- Work directly with leadership on high-impact accounts
- Be part of a team that prioritizes thinking over task-taking
- Influence real growth for financial institutions—not vanity metrics
- Collaborate with strategists, analysts, and creatives who push each other
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses
- Profit sharing program tied to company performance
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with company match
Who This Is For
Someone who is:
- Frustrated being stuck in “order-taker” agency roles
- Ready to step into true ownership and strategic leadership
- Energized by solving real business problems—not just launching campaigns
Apply
If you’re ready to lead—not manage—we’d like to talk.
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per hour
As a data-driven direct marketing agency, we embark on a relentless pursuit of excellence, leveraging the power of both analytical thinking and creative ingenuity. With our left and right brains in perfect harmony, we dive deep into the realm of strategic and imaginative marketing campaigns. Every day, we craft compelling narratives, captivating visuals, and impactful strategies that resonate with audiences and drive tangible results. At Whale, we are passionate about making waves in the industry and propelling our clients to new heights of success. Join us on this exciting journey, where innovation meets impact, and together, we will achieve greatness.





