Lead Model Risk Validator - Finance & Analytics

Affirm; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 164,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Remote-first culture

Stock purchase plan

Flexible stipends

Time off

Job summary

Affirm is a remote-first company offering flexible work arrangements and a strong focus on model risk management. We seek a Lead validator for Finance and Analytics models to perform independent challenges, lead validation engagements, and collaborate across Finance, Quantitative Research, and Growth Analytics to strengthen governance.

Applicants should have 4–6 years of relevant experience in model validation, finance, or data analytics, plus a quantitative degree.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in model validation, quantitative finance, or data analytics.
• Deep knowledge of corporate finance, ALM, and forecasting.
• Experience with scripting languages and large datasets.
• Ability to present findings to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent challenges of financial and analytics models with rigorous validation.
• Lead end-to-end validation engagements on high-complexity models.
• Identify weaknesses and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with model owners to remediate findings and strengthen governance.
• Partner with Internal Audit, Controls, Accounting, and Compliance as needed.

Skills

Model validation

Quantitative analysis

Statistical modeling

Time-series forecasting

Python

Data analytics

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Quantitative Field

Tools

SQL

Databricks

Excel

Job description

Affirm is a remote-first company offering flexible work arrangements and a strong focus on model risk management. We seek a Lead validator for Finance and Analytics models to perform independent challenges, lead validation engagements, and collaborate across Finance, Quantitative Research, and Growth Analytics to strengthen governance.

Applicants should have 4–6 years of relevant experience in model validation, finance, or data analytics, plus a quantitative degree.