Remote Senior Manager, Quant Analytics & Model Risk

Affirm; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 227,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and dependents

Equity purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a senior quantitative leader to run the Model Risk Management team within Enterprise Risk & Internal Audit. You will lead a high-performing group, directly validating sophisticated ML models used in underwriting and credit risk, while shaping risk framework and governance across the company.

You will partner with stakeholders to ensure robustness, data integrity, and regulatory readiness, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on technical work in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in a highly technical role such as model development, model validation, or quantitative analytics.
• Deep understanding of machine learning modeling, underwriting, and credit risk management.
• Proficient in Python scripting and SQL for data manipulation of large datasets.
• Demonstrated leadership, hiring, mentoring, and scaling quantitative teams.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (BS/MS/PhD).
• Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to model mechanics and results.
• Excellent communication translating complex concepts for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underwriting and credit risk validation sector; lead and mentor a quantitative team.
• Execute independent validations of complex ML models across risk areas.
• Assess model concepts, data integrity, and performance through thorough testing and monitoring.
• Identify weaknesses and drive remediation with model owners and developers.
• Collaborate to enhance the enterprise Model Risk Management framework.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Internal Controls, and Compliance to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Python

SQL

Leadership

Model validation

Machine learning

Quant analytics

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Statistics/Quantitative Finance/Mathematics/Data Science

Job description

Affirm is seeking a senior quantitative leader to run the Model Risk Management team within Enterprise Risk & Internal Audit. You will lead a high-performing group, directly validating sophisticated ML models used in underwriting and credit risk, while shaping risk framework and governance across the company.

You will partner with stakeholders to ensure robustness, data integrity, and regulatory readiness, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on technical work in a remote-first environment.