Lead, Financial Model Risk & Validation

Affirm, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 164,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity rewards

Tech stipend

Health coverage for dependents

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a Lead Validator for Finance and Analytics models to join the Model Risk Management team. You will validate a range of quantitative models, lead high-complexity validations, and collaborate with Finance, Quant Research, and Growth Analytics to improve governance.

The role emphasizes strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to influence across teams. This is a remote-first position with US-wide eligibility and potential in-person onboarding.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years in model development, validation, or data analytics.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, ALM, and forecasting.
• Experience with credit risk is a plus.
• Scripting with Python and handling large datasets (SQL) preferred.
• Experience reviewing models in Excel, Python, or Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent validation of financial and analytics models (ALM, forecasting, LTM, planning).
• Lead end-to-end validation engagements for high-complexity models.
• Identify weaknesses and articulate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with model owners to remediate findings and strengthen governance.
• Partner to implement and maintain the MRM framework.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit, Controls, Accounting, and Compliance on requests.

Skills

Python

SQL

Excel

Databricks

ML techniques

Critical thinking

Education

BS/MS/PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a Lead Validator for Finance and Analytics models to join the Model Risk Management team. You will validate a range of quantitative models, lead high-complexity validations, and collaborate with Finance, Quant Research, and Growth Analytics to improve governance.

The role emphasizes strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to influence across teams. This is a remote-first position with US-wide eligibility and potential in-person onboarding.