[Hiring] Finance/Credit Quantitative Model Risk Manager @Affirm

Role Description

This role involves joining the dynamic Model Risk Management (MRM) team at Affirm, focusing on the validation of models that inform critical business decisions.

• Conduct rigorous, independent validations of sophisticated models across finance, treasury, credit, and analytics.
• Identify key model weaknesses and highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to drive the remediation of validation findings.
• Partner with model owners and developers to implement and enhance the company-wide MRM framework.
• Work closely with Accounting, Internal Controls, and Compliance teams to meet and exceed audit and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• 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; experience with credit risk is a strong plus.
• 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 and excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical ideas for any audience.

Requirements

• Base Pay Grade: O
• Equity Grade: 12
• USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $215,000 - $265,000
• USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $191,000 - $241,000

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.