Remote Model Risk Lead — Finance & Analytics

Affirm, Inc.; Richmond (VA); A distancia; USD 164.000 - 245.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

100% subsidized medical coverage

Health & tech stipends

ESPP

Descripción de la vacante

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a Lead Validator for Finance and Analytics models within the Model Risk Management (MRM) team.

You will perform independent challenges of quantitative models, lead end-to-end validation engagements, and work with model owners and stakeholders across Finance, Quantitative Research, and Growth Analytics to strengthen model governance. The role emphasizes strong communication, rigorous problem solving, and collaboration to remediate findings in a remote-first setup across

Formación

• 4–6 years of professional experience in model validation or related technical areas.
• Deep knowledge of corporate finance, treasury, ALM, or actuarial/statistical forecasting.
• Experience with credit underwriting or credit risk management is a plus.
• Strong scripting with Python and working with large datasets (SQL) and Excel/Python environments.

Responsabilidades

• Perform independent validation of financial and analytics models including ALM, forecasting, and loan transition models.
• Lead end-to-end validation engagements on high-complexity models.
• Identify weaknesses and articulate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with model owners and stakeholders to remediate findings and strengthen governance.
• Partner with Internal Audit, Controls, Accounting, and Compliance to address audit/regulatory requests.
• Support the implementation of the MRM framework across the company.

Conocimientos

Python

SQL

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Educación

BS/MS/PhD in Quantitative field

Herramientas

Databricks

Descripción del empleo

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a Lead Validator for Finance and Analytics models within the Model Risk Management (MRM) team.

You will perform independent challenges of quantitative models, lead end-to-end validation engagements, and work with model owners and stakeholders across Finance, Quantitative Research, and Growth Analytics to strengthen model governance. The role emphasizes strong communication, rigorous problem solving, and collaboration to remediate findings in a remote-first setup across