Finance​/Analytics Quantitative Model Risk Manager

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.
We’re looking for a sharp, driven quantitative professional to join our dynamic Model Risk Management (MRM) team. This is your chance to dive deep into the models that power our most critical business decisions, collaborating across the company to shape a best‑in‑class risk framework and ensuring our models are robust, reliable, and ready for the future. If you’re passionate about the intersection of data science, finance, and risk, this role is for you.

• 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.

• 6+ years of professional experience in a technical role such as 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.

Base Pay Grade: O

Equity Grade: 6

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). Employees may also be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).
CAN base pay range per year: $170,000 – $220,000.
Affirm is a remote‑first company; most roles are remote and can be based anywhere within the country of employment. Occasionally, roles may require working out of an assigned office.

• Health care coverage – all premiums covered for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets – generous stipends for spending on technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family‑forming expenses.
• Time off – competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing rest and recharge.
• ESPP – employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Aff... (discount).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.
[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affir... (Global Candidate Privacy Notice) and give informed consent to collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.