Lead Model Risk Validator, Finance & Analytics

Affirm; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage for you and your

Flexible Spending Wallets

Time off

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a Lead validator for Finance and Analytics models to join the Model Risk Management (MRM) team. You will conduct independent validations, lead high-complexity engagements, and drive governance across Finance, Quantitative Research, and Growth Analytics.

Remote-first company with nationwide flexibility; collaboration with model owners and stakeholders to strengthen model governance and remediation efforts will be essential.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience in model validation, quantitative finance, or data analytics.
• Deep knowledge of corporate finance, treasury, ALM, and actuarial/statistical forecasting.
• Experience in credit underwriting or credit risk management is a plus.
• Proficiency with Python and SQL; comfortable reviewing models in Excel, Python, Databricks.
• Experience with statistical modeling, time-series forecasting, simulation, or machine-learning in finance.
• BS/MS/PhD in a quantitative field (Quant, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, CS, or Data Science).

Responsibilities

• Perform independent validation of financial and analytics models (ALM, forecasting, LTM, planning, take-up and engagement) and monitor risk.
• Lead end-to-end validation engagements on high-complexity models.
• Identify weaknesses, limitations, and opportunities; clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with model owners and stakeholders across Finance, Quantitative Research, and Growth Analytics to remediate findings.
• Partner to implement and maintain the company's Model Risk Management framework.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Accounting, and Compliance to address audit/regulatory requests.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Time-series forecasting

Education

Quantitative field degree (BS/MS/PhD)

Tools

Excel

Python

Databricks

Job description

Affirm is seeking a Lead validator for Finance and Analytics models to join the Model Risk Management (MRM) team. You will conduct independent validations, lead high-complexity engagements, and drive governance across Finance, Quantitative Research, and Growth Analytics.

Remote-first company with nationwide flexibility; collaboration with model owners and stakeholders to strengthen model governance and remediation efforts will be essential.