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Affirm

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2012

💳 Fintech

👥 B2C

🛍️ eCommerce

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-01

Fintech • B2C • eCommerce

Affirm is a financial technology company that offers a 'Buy Now, Pay Later' service, allowing consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time with flexible payment plans. Affirm eliminates hidden fees and compound interest, providing clear terms and conditions for its users. The company also offers the Affirm Card, a debit card that allows users to request to pay over time for larger purchases or pay in full for smaller ones. Affirm partners with various retailers across multiple categories, including electronics, apparel, and travel, providing customers with the convenience of paying over time at checkout both online and in physical stores. Affirm's services are integrated with Apple Pay, enabling customers to make payments seamlessly from their iPhone or iPad.

📋 Description

• Oversee the underwriting and credit risk validation sector • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of quantitative professionals while setting strategic direction • Execute independent validations of sophisticated machine learning models across underwriting and credit risk management • Evaluate conceptual soundness, data integrity, and performance stability through testing, reviews, and continuous monitoring • Detect model weaknesses and collaborate with model owners and developers to resolve validation findings • Implement and refine the enterprise-wide Model Risk Management framework with cross-functional stakeholders • Coordinate with Accounting, Internal Controls, and Compliance teams to meet internal standards and regulatory expectations

🎯 Requirements

• 9+ years of professional experience in a highly technical role such as model development, model validation, or quantitative analytics • Deep understanding of machine learning modeling, underwriting, and credit risk management • Advanced ability to script in Python • Expertise using SQL to manipulate and analyze large-scale, complex datasets • Proven track record of hiring, managing, and mentoring quantitative teams • Ability to combine strategic oversight with hands-on technical work • BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, or Data Science • Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, curiosity about model mechanics, and critical-thinking skills • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

🏖️ Benefits

• Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards • Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending • Health care coverage with all premiums covered for all levels of coverage for employees and dependents • Flexible Spending Wallets with stipends for Technology, Food, Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses • Competitive vacation and holiday schedules • ESPP enabling employees to buy Affirm shares at a discount • Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process