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Full-Time

Director of Product

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Affirm

Affirm

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides buy now, pay later financing solutions

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Fintech
Financial Services
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$203k - $283kAnnually

+ Equity Rewards + Monthly Stipends for Health, Wellness and Tech Spending

Expert

Remote in Canada

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 10+ years of product management experience in the software tech industry
  • Equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Track record of experimenting and successfully launching products at scale
  • Experience working with external partners and being an ambassador of your company and company’s brand
  • Familiarity considering and building within partner ecosystems
  • Solid technical chops that allow you to have in depth technical discussions and opinions
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication with a diverse stakeholder audience
  • Experience balancing time to market and rigor, striking the right balance between flexibility and consistency, and comfortable communicating priorities
  • An obsession for getting the details right, but also knowing how to ship on time
  • Comfortable in an ambiguous matrixed organization
  • Ability to identify product opportunities through data analysis, qualitative research, and field research.
Responsibilities
  • Leverage your deep enterprise experience to navigate complex integrations and ensure seamless partnerships inclusive of detailed partner / merchant kickoffs.
  • Demonstrate a strong familiarity with developing internal and external APIs, enabling a native experience whether within Affirm’s hosted experience or within a partner's existing ecosystem.
  • Collaborate externally with marquee partners to develop custom, scalable integrations that align with their unique needs while supporting Affirm's mission and objectives.
  • Pair from opportunity identification through delivery with GTM teams inclusive of Sales, Revenue Operations, Partnerships and Product Marketing
  • Provide visibility into key workstreams and programs, inclusive of P&L details. Pipeline, roadmap, risks and upcoming trade-offs.
  • Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where ambiguity is a constant and exercise autonomy to drive product innovation and make strategic decisions. Wholly responsible for Quarterly, Bi-Annual, Annual, and Budget planning processes, inclusive of planning for partner planning processes.
  • Apply common decision-making frameworks to evaluate opportunities and risks, and draft Decision Memos to communicate and guide these decisions.
  • Identify new product opportunities and drive a comprehensive roadmap that’s informed by data analysis, qualitative research, and your own discovery.
  • Interact effectively with senior leaders both internally and externally, presenting insights and strategies that drive our company’s objectives.

Affirm provides point-of-sale financing solutions as an alternative to traditional credit cards. Its main service is the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) model, which allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time through installment plans, often without hidden fees. Affirm partners with merchants to integrate its payment solutions into both online and in-store shopping experiences, using user-friendly plugins and APIs. This integration requires minimal technical effort from merchants. Affirm generates revenue through interest and fees on the loans it offers to consumers, as well as fees from merchants who use its services. Additionally, it provides a merchant dashboard for transaction processing and marketing support, helping businesses increase conversion rates and enhance customer purchasing power. The goal of Affirm is to offer flexible payment options that benefit both consumers and merchants in the e-commerce and retail markets.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.9B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Affirm's partnerships with major brands and events, like the Austin Marathon, enhance its visibility and consumer trust.
  • The company's IPO and subsequent market performance indicate strong investor confidence and growth potential.
  • Affirm's integration with Apple's new installment loan offerings could significantly expand its user base and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • New CFPB regulations could impose additional compliance costs and operational burdens on Affirm, affecting profitability.
  • Data breaches, such as the recent Evolve Bank incident, pose significant risks to consumer trust and data security.

What makes Affirm unique

  • Affirm's seamless integration with both online and in-store shopping experiences sets it apart from other BNPL providers who may focus solely on e-commerce.
  • The dual revenue stream from both consumer interest/fees and merchant fees provides a robust financial model, unlike competitors who may rely on a single revenue source.
  • Affirm's user-friendly plugins and APIs make it easier for merchants to adopt their payment solutions, reducing technical barriers to entry.

Benefits

Spending wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses

Supportive communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups

Remote-first workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country

Generous time off: Take the time you need when life happens

Health benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs

Mental healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs

Parental leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay.

Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

Away days: We offer 24 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge.

Learning & development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth.