SEO & Content Distribution Specialist, Mercury

$122.9-160.7k

Salary based on US applicants and dependent on where they reside. For Canadian employees (any location): CAD 124,300 - 146,200. Plus equity (stock options)

Senior level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from Canada, US

Banking services for startups and small businesses

Job no longer available

Banking services for startups and small businesses

1001+ employees

FintechB2BBankingFinancial Services

Job no longer available

$122.9-160.7k

Salary based on US applicants and dependent on where they reside. For Canadian employees (any location): CAD 124,300 - 146,200. Plus equity (stock options)

Senior level

New York

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from Canada, US

1001+ employees

FintechB2BBankingFinancial Services

Company mission

To make scaling tech companies simpler with a personalized banking stack for startups, and power the next generation of companies that will shape the American industry.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

You have 5–6 years of in-house or agency SEO and/or growth hacking experience
You have a solid understanding of SEO principles, keyword research, on-page optimization, and link-building strategies — and are continuously keeping this knowledge fresh
You have a strong proficiency in key SEO tools, including SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Google Search Console
You are comfortable working with analytics platforms, and have a strong working knowledge of Google Analytics 4
You have a strong ability to prioritize, work independently, and execute quickly
You’re incredibly organized and are capable of balancing multiple projects at once
You have a track record of translating SEO research and technical best practices into engaging content and copy that feels thoughtful and intentional
You appreciate the Mercury brand — intuitive, refined, with a dash of intrigue — and can drive an impactful SEO strategy that thoroughly respects that brand

What the job involves

As Mercury’s first in-house SEO & Content Distribution Strategist, you’ll play a critical role in driving the discoverability of our content, drawing new awareness for banking* that is truly engineered for startups
You will work cross-functionally across marketing, engineering, and data science to help guide keyword research, content development, and initiatives that will drive brand awareness and increase our search-led growth
You will also spearhead content distribution efforts, establishing new partnerships and helping place Mercury content in new channels to increase our reach
Research, develop, and implement successful SEO strategies across Mercury’s website and blog
Conduct keyword research to guide content marketing efforts, as well as to help optimize copy for landing pages, paid marketing, and social media
Collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to align on goals around non-paid channels, content partnerships, and referral strategies
Work closely with the social and content team to expand our organic reach on YouTube and alternative channels
Build out a plan for off-page optimization initiatives, including link building
Develop content distribution strategy to expand the reach of our content, such as by getting Mercury’s content/mentions placed in rich snippets, news apps (e.g., Apple News), etc
Research and analyze competitor strategies and performance to identify gaps or new opportunities for differentiation
Monitor and analyze website performance, organic rankings, and traffic metrics to identify wins, pinpoint areas for improvement, and make data-driven recommendations for continued organic growth
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing stakeholders, including copywriting, brand, PR, product marketing, engineering, etc

Our take

Frustrated by the archaic, fee-laden banking services offered to entrepreneurs, the founders of Mercury set out to create a better solution. They envisioned a platform that was dynamic, tech-driven, and free from unnecessary fees.

Mercury delivers on this vision by automating business payment processes, offering FDIC-insured accounts, and providing full API access, empowering entrepreneurs with greater control and efficiency. This approach stands in stark contrast to traditional startup banking, which often burdens young businesses with high fees and limited functionality.

By prioritizing user experience and offering a free service tier, Mercury has attracted over 200,000 businesses and achieved a $3.5B valuation as of 2025. As a rising unicorn in the stagnant world of startup banking, mercury is backed by substantial funding and poised for continued growth, constantly adding new features and expanding its team to further disrupt the industry.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

50% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.5)

Trustpilot (4.1)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Mar 2025

$300m

SERIES C

Jul 2021

$120m

SERIES B

Total funding: $450.9m

Company benefits

Health, dental, & vision
12+ weeks of paid parental leave
$600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
Annual $1K learning & development budget
Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
Weekly $100 food budget
Monthly $100 wellness budget
Monthly $50 cellphone reimbursement
Pet-friendly offices with free tea and beverages, plus lunch and snacks
Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401K/RRSP)
Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility

Company HQ

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Jason Zhang

(Co-Founder & COO)

Jason graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology before spending over 4 years at Heyzap in Business Development.

Immad Akhund

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Immad graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Masters in Computer Science. He then worked as a Software Developer at Aquila and Bloomberg. He also founded Clickpass and Heyzap, and was a Part-time Partner at Y Combinator.

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