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Original Job Post

Affirm · 3 days ago

Quantitative Analyst II

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$140K/yr - $190K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Architect, build, refine, and improve automation and research infrastructure for loan cashflow models on existing collateral and simulation frameworks for future loan originations

Collaborate with Machine Learning and Engineering teams to implement automated model monitoring

Deep dive into Affirm collateral performance to identify potential risks and opportunities and provide insights for different stakeholders

Collaborate with firm-wide analytics teams to deliver analyses and tools to users across the firm

Review implementation of models focusing on requirement verification and code quality and conduct code review for different members of the team.

Qualification

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SQLPythonSparkStatisticsFinanceQuantitative researchMachine learningBusiness understandingProblem solvingCuriosityCollaborationGitHubVersion Control

Required

2-4 years of professional experience in a data science, modeling, or quantitative finance role

Extensive experience with SQL and Python, or other scripting languages. Experience with Spark is a plus

Solid background in math/statistics/finance and familiarity with quantitative research methodologies and machine learning algorithms

Strong curiosity to learn about data, models and algorithms and proven track record in analytical and problem solving skills

Passionate to learn about Affirm’s business and desire to understand the business context

Ability to collaborate and influence across different teams in the organization

Preferred

Github experience preferred. Existing github presence a plus

Benefits

Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents

Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses

Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge

ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

Company

Affirm

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Affirm is a financial technology services company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale.

Founded in 2012

San Francisco, California, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

https://www.affirm.com

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