Affirm · 1 week ago
Finance/Analytics Quantitative Model Risk Manager
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$215K/yr - $265K/yr
6+ years expAffirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, and they are seeking a sharp, driven quantitative professional to join their Model Risk Management team. The role involves conducting validations of models across finance and analytics, collaborating to improve model effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with audit and regulatory expectations.
Financial ServicesFinTechLendingPayments
Responsibilities
Conduct rigorous, independent validations of sophisticated models across finance, treasury, and analytics, through in-depth review, testing and ongoing monitoring to ensure their accuracy and integrity
Identify key model weaknesses and highlight opportunities for improvement, helping teams build stronger, more powerful tools
Collaborate with teams across the business to drive the remediation of validation findings
Partner with model owners and developers to implement and enhance our company-wide MRM framework, ensuring it remains effective and innovative
Work closely with our Accounting, Internal Controls, and Compliance teams to ensure we meet and exceed all audit and regulatory expectations
Qualification
Required
6+ years of professional experience in a technical role like model development, model validation, or data analytics
Deep knowledge of ALM, treasury, and corporate finance
Hands-on ability to script in languages like Python and wrangle large-scale datasets with SQL
A BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative field such as Quantitative Finance, Math, or Data Science
A natural problem-solver with a meticulous eye for detail, a deep curiosity for how models work, and excellent critical-thinking skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical ideas for any audience
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
Affirm is a financial technology services company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.57BKey Investors
New York Life InsuranceSixth StreetPGIM Fixed Income
2025-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-12-13Post Ipo Debt· $4B
Leadership Team
Max Levchin
Founder & CEO
Robert O'Hare
Chief Financial Officer
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