Affirm · 2 weeks ago
Senior Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $205K/yr
2+ years expAffirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. As a Senior Analyst, you will own the analytical lifecycle, leveraging data analytics to develop and optimize business strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
FinanceFinTechLendingPaymentsFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Optimize End-to-End Strategy: Leverage advanced data analytics to independently derive insights, develop, and optimize business, risk, or growth strategies across products and geographies
Manage Macro & Market Trends: Monitor portfolio performance and exogenous macroeconomic trends; proactively adjust analytical and operational strategies to mitigate risk and balance growth
Model & Capability Building: Partner deeply with Engineering and ML teams to design, build, and interpret performance metrics for scalable risk, fraud, or growth models
Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Product, Legal, and Compliance teams to interpret evolving regulatory and market requirements, translating them directly into analytical policy and product design recommendations
Oversee Frameworks & Launches: Oversee the development and execution of analytical frameworks. Drive cross-functional discussions to ensure new product launches and market entries align with risk appetite, operational capabilities, and local regulations
External & Strategic Alignment: Engage with external stakeholders including merchants, vendors, and partners to align practices, ensure compliance, and strengthen strategic relationships
AI Leverage & Mentorship: Build repeatable AI-assisted workflows that compound across the team's analyses, while mentoring junior analysts on technical craft and domain nuances
Qualification
Required
2–5 years of proven experience in an analytically-driven role within the consumer lending, credit, or fintech industry, specifically leveraging advanced analytics to develop and optimize business strategies
Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field
Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or other scripting languages
Deep expertise in data mining, data visualization, and statistical modeling, with experience applying machine learning techniques to business or risk management problems
Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives that bridge Product, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering to align analytical strategies with business objectives
Strong understanding of consumer lending regulations, regional market dynamics, and the broader economic landscape influencing policy and growth
Demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory and economic insights into actionable strategies
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across technical and non-technical functions
Benefits
100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
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
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment.
Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office.
A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.
Company
Affirm
Affirm is a financial technology services company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Affirm has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
73%
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Product Management
Accounting and Finance
Marketing
Management and Executive
Customer Service and Support
Legal and Compliance
Sales
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (20)
2025 (104)
2024 (96)
2023 (133)
2022 (179)
2021 (132)
2020 (57)
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
Recent News
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