Lead Model Risk Validator, Finance & Analytics (Remote)

Affirm, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 164,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% subsidized medical coverage

Monthly health/tech stipends

Generous time off & holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. seeks a Lead Validator for Finance and Analytics models within the Model Risk Management team. You will validate ALM, forecasting, LTM and related analytics, leading end-to-end validation efforts and communicating findings to senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in model validation or related fields, with Python/SQL experience and a quantitative degree. This remote-first role offers a competitive base pay and equity options.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience in model development, model validation, quantitative finance, or data analytics.
• Deep knowledge of corporate finance, treasury, ALM, and actuarial/statistical forecasting.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python) and large-scale datasets (SQL); reviewing models in Excel/Python/Databricks.
• Experience with statistical modeling, time-series forecasting, simulation, or ML in finance/analytics.
• BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative field (Quant Finance, Financial Eng, Math, Stats, Economics, CS, or Data Science).
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent challenges of financial and analytics models through rigorous validation and monitoring.
• Lead end-to-end validation engagements on high-complexity models.
• Identify weaknesses and opportunities; clearly articulate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with model owners across Finance, Quantitative Research, and Growth Analytics to remediate findings.
• Partner cross-functionally to implement and maintain the MRM framework.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Accounting, and Compliance to address requests.

Skills

Model validation

Quantitative finance

Data analytics

Python

SQL

Databricks

Education

BS/MS/PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Databricks

Excel

Job description

Affirm, Inc. seeks a Lead Validator for Finance and Analytics models within the Model Risk Management team. You will validate ALM, forecasting, LTM and related analytics, leading end-to-end validation efforts and communicating findings to senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in model validation or related fields, with Python/SQL experience and a quantitative degree. This remote-first role offers a competitive base pay and equity options.