Remote ML Model Risk Lead — Validation & Oversight

Affirm; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% subsidized medical coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a skilled professional for the Model Risk Management team. This role involves evaluating machine learning models used in credit decisions, requiring expertise in credit risk assessment and collaboration with compliance teams.

The position offers a competitive base pay between $145,000 and $205,000 annually and includes comprehensive health benefits, equity rewards, and a flexible work environment allowing most roles to be remote.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of professional experience in model development or validation.
• Deep knowledge in machine learning and credit risk management.
• Experience with large-scale datasets and modeling platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent challenges of machine learning models.
• Identify model weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams.

Skills

Machine learning modeling

Credit underwriting

Data science

Python

SQL

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

scikit-learn

pyspark

Job description

Affirm is seeking a skilled professional for the Model Risk Management team. This role involves evaluating machine learning models used in credit decisions, requiring expertise in credit risk assessment and collaboration with compliance teams.

The position offers a competitive base pay between $145,000 and $205,000 annually and includes comprehensive health benefits, equity rewards, and a flexible work environment allowing most roles to be remote.