Program Manager, Banking Partnerships

Affirm; San Juan de Terranova; Remote; CAD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking a driven Program Manager for the Bank Partnerships team. This role involves maintaining relationships with bank partners, managing workstreams, and ensuring exceptional service for stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a background in banking or financial services, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position is remote-first, providing flexibility to work from anywhere within Canada.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a banking or financial services setting.
• Ability to manage external partner relationships.
• Demonstrated capacity for independent work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with bank partners.
• Address inquiries and needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Track bank program budgets and expenses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Basic SQL knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

S&P Capital IQ

Job description

Overview

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. Affirm is seeking a driven Program Manager to join the Bank Partnerships team. This role requires direct interaction with our bank partners, ensuring efficient and timely service for all internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of bank partner agreements and be capable of managing necessary workstreams to fulfill all obligations.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Affirm’s bank partners.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of bank partner agreements to ensure all company obligations are fulfilled through effective workstream facilitation.
• Deliver exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders by promptly addressing inquiries and needs.
• Assist in preparation of quarterly reports on Affirm's bank partnerships for internal cross-functional stakeholders.
• Track bank program budgets and expenses, ensuring that they are on plan or proactively flag necessary updates.
• Ensure accurate calculation and recording of all fees by reconciling them with bank partners.

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a banking or financial services setting.
• Manages external partner relationships and possesses a basic understanding of non-bank lending arrangements.
• Possesses strong analytical skills and is adept at analyzing, tracking, and reporting on partner metrics and trends.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to cultivate robust working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A demonstrated capacity for independent work and effective prioritization in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic SQL knowledge and experience with S&P Capital IQ are preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Grade - H

Equity Grade - 3

Employees 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. CAN base pay range per year: $78,000 - $118,000

Work Location

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.

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

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