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 Credit team works cross-functionally with Machine Learning, Product, Engineering, Capital Markets, and Commercial teams to responsibly manage the risk profile of the business. We're looking for a thoughtful, driven individual who wants to learn, grow, and solve hard problems.The team's mandate is to enable sustainable growth while closely managing the profitability and resilience of our portfolio. As Affirm continues on an exciting growth trajectory, thinking through credit strategies for new initiatives and products, shaping ongoing testing and experimentation, and being ready for navigating through any exogenous changes will be important problems to tackle.This role requires extensive use of data analytics to derive insights and develop credit strategies. It also requires a lot of cross-functional partnership. Working with the Machine Learning and Engineering team to develop new underwriting models, with the Product teams to develop new products and features, with the Merchant Pricing team to value different merchants, with the Finance team to help facilitate discussions with debt and equity investors are some parts of the role.Come join us in our mission to change consumer finance through better data and technology, lower costs, and increased transparency while providing the best customer experience!What You'll DoLeverage experimentation and advanced data analytics to derive insights. Dissect complex data and translate it into actionable strategies to help optimize credit underwritingDetermine and optimize purchasing power, ensuring they are set optimally to balance risk and growth, driving healthy user engagementPlay a pivotal role in underwriting cost saving, managing risk and improving the profitabilitySupport the launch of new products by designing and implementing credit strategiesPartner with Machine Learning and Engineering teams on building effective credit risk capabilitiesWhat We Look For2+ years of work experience as a data analyst/data scientist (consumer credit risk management strongly preferred but not required)Curious and passionate to learn new things and think outside the boxExtensive experience with SQL and Python, or other scripting languages. Experience with Spark is a plusExperience/knowledge with Machine Learning is a plusAbility to collaborate and influence across different teams in the organizationAbility to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesA passion for finding insights in data and driving changes based on those insightsIntelligence + Humility. Hubris is the fastest way to blow up a business!Grit. Lots of grit. You'll wear 7 hats and not love all of themThis position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related fieldPay Grade - KEquity Grade - 6Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $140,000 - $190,000USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $124,000 - $174,000Affirm 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.BenefitsWe're extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependentsFlexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expensesTime off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and rechargeESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discountWe 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, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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We’re excited to announce that Affirm is now a remote-first company! The majority of our roles can be accomplished anywhere in the U.S. and Canada (with the exception of Quebec). While most Affirmers will have the option to choose a remote-first accommodation, our offices in San Francisco, New York City, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Salt Lake City will remain operational and accessible for anyone to use on a voluntary basis.
At Affirm, we’re using today’s technology to bring significant disruptive innovation to the financial industry. We focus on improving the lives of consumers by delivering simple, honest and transparent financial products.
Working remote-first
We’re excited to announce that Affirm is now a remote-first company! The majority of our roles can be based anywhere in the U.S. or Canada (with the exception of Quebec). Our offices in San Francisco, New York City, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Salt Lake City will remain operational and accessible for anyone to use on a voluntary basis.
Ready to make a difference?
Affirm empowers people to say yes to more of the things they love.
While traditional credit cards charge compounding interest and late fees, we show you up front exactly what you’ll owe—with no hidden fees and no surprises. And through advanced technology and analytics that look beyond traditional FICO scores, we’re able to serve a much broader population than anyone else in the space.
We’re growing fast and hiring smart, curious people to help us revolutionize the banking industry and make it more accountable, accessible, and human. If you’re ready to make a difference, join us.
Work with people who bring out the best in you
Affirmers come together from a diverse set of backgrounds to make financial services more inclusive, honest, and meaningful. We’re passionate about making as much positive change as we can in our customers’ lives.
Success means all hands are on deck—from engineering to sales to operations. We collaborate company-wide, challenging one another to bring our best ideas to every single project. Even as we grow, Affirm remains a tightly knit team where every perspective matters.
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Affirm
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1001-5000 employees
Founded in
2012
Chief executive officer
Max Levchin
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