[Hiring] Compliance Lead, Network Growth @Affirm

Role Description

Affirm is currently in search of a proficient FinTech Compliance Lead, Network Growth, to become a part of our Compliance Advisory team. The Compliance Lead, Network Growth, will play a pivotal role in ensuring our business partners adhere to all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services compliance, a keen understanding of the fintech landscape, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. As the Compliance Lead, you will work alongside the wider legal and compliance teams to identify and evaluate risks within applicable requirements, and offer guidance on mitigating potential risks. This role will report to the Compliance Manager and will be required to work independently and cross-functionally.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate closely with the Merchant Risk team to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks associated with merchant and platform partners.
• Review and approve financial services marketing materials to ensure they comply with regulations and industry standards.
• Work cross-functionally with departments such as Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Revenue to complete reviews and address compliance issues and their root causes.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of compliance training and reference materials.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment while delivering detailed and diligent work.
• Support the completion of the compliance risk assessment and control inventory, including gathering, organizing relevant information and documenting results.
• Serve as a proficient advisor on regulatory compliance, specifically as it relates to merchant and partner integration with Affirm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Compliance certifications a plus).
• 5+ years of professional work experience in a compliance advisory role.
• Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience advising revenue-generating stakeholder groups.
• A strong interest in fintech and consumer financial protections.
• Working knowledge of consumer financial laws and regulations, including UDAAP, CAN-SPAM, FCRA, TCPA, TILA (Reg. Z), ECOA (Reg. B), EFTA (Reg. E), TISA (Reg. DD).
• Inquisitive and proactive in identifying problems and proposing creative solutions and ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment with excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving ability, who can assist with minimal guidance.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication with the ability to clearly present complex and contentious issues.

Requirements

• Pay Grade: J
• Equity Grade: 4
• CAN base pay range per year: $102,000 - $142,000
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 Description

Affirm 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.

The Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team is a group of dedicated professionals committed to helping Affirm scale, innovate, and provide outstanding products for consumers, merchants, and key partners. We combine legal, compliance, and policy expertise to guide growth, shape products, and build trust across our ecosystem.

Our work spans multiple professional disciplines and provides the foundation for Affirm’s mission to deliver honest financial products.