Full-Time

Quantitative Analytics Manager

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Affirm

Affirm

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides buy now, pay later financing solutions

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$162k - $212kAnnually

+ Equity Rewards + Monthly Stipends

Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Asset Management
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 7+ years of relevant experience structuring asset-backed transactions, forecasting consumer loan performance, and/or building quantitative models
  • Experience with industry-standard tools such as Intex/Bloomberg and working with accountants, rating agencies, and internal/external partners
  • Experience with SQL, Python, or other scripting languages
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to collaborate and influence across different teams in the organization
  • A proactive leader that can seek out new opportunities, drive projects, navigate ambiguity and develop creative solutions with minimal guidance
  • Desire to understand the broader context of business decisions
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Capital Markets team to evaluate, structure and price consumer asset-backed transactions
  • Develop and enhance capital structuring and pricing models tailored to Affirm’s consumer loan portfolio to enable efficient deal execution
  • Build quantitative models to analyze and predict the performance of Affirm’s consumer loans
  • Provide insights on capital markets deals to cross-functional teams for more optimal and efficient funding strategy and merchant pricing
  • Partner cross-functionally with our Capital Markets, Treasury, Merchant Pricing, Credit, Commercial, Product and Engineering teams to evaluate funding, product, and business decisions

Affirm provides point-of-sale financing solutions as an alternative to traditional credit cards. It allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time through installment plans, often without hidden fees or deferred interest. Affirm partners with merchants to integrate its payment solutions into both online and in-store shopping experiences, using user-friendly plugins and APIs. The company earns revenue from interest and fees on the loans it provides to consumers, as well as from fees charged to merchants for offering its financing options. Affirm also offers a merchant dashboard for transaction processing and promotional tools to help businesses market these financing options effectively. The goal of Affirm is to empower consumers with flexible payment options while providing value to merchants in the e-commerce and retail sectors.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

6%

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.

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