Full-Time

Fraud Model Risk Manager

Machine Learning

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Affirm

Affirm

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides buy now, pay later financing solutions

Compensation Overview

$182k - $255k/yr

+ Equity Rewards + Monthly Stipends

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Candidates must be located in the United States.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Scikit-learn
Python
Data Science
SQL
Machine Learning
Requirements
  • 7+ years of professional experience in related technical areas such as model development, model validation, data science
  • Deep and broad knowledge and experience in machine learning modeling, fraud detection, and fraud risk management; experience in credit risk a plus
  • Proven ability to work with script languages (e.g., Python) and large-scale dataset (e.g., SQL)
  • Extensive experience with machine learning platforms and frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, pyspark) and cloud-based coding environments and databases
  • BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative field such as Math, Data Science, Computer Science
  • Oriented toward detail, curious about data/models/algorithms, skilled at critical thinking and problem solving
  • Extraordinary interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Perform independent challenges of machine learning models used for fraud detection/fraud risk management through thorough validation and ongoing monitoring
  • Identify model weaknesses and opportunities for improvement
  • Collaborate with model owners to remediate model validation findings
  • Partner cross-functionally to implement and maintain the company’s MRM framework
  • Partner with Internal Audit, Internal Controls, and Compliance to ensure timely resolution of audit and regulatory requests

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

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with UATP expands Affirm's reach in the global travel payment market.
  • Collaboration with Costco enhances Affirm's visibility and customer base.
  • Growing demand for BNPL services boosts Affirm's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from BNPL providers like Klarna and Afterpay.
  • Potential regulatory scrutiny in the BNPL sector could impact operations.
  • Rising interest rates may deter consumers from choosing installment loans.

What makes Affirm unique

  • Affirm offers transparent, no-hidden-fee installment loans at point of sale.
  • Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants, including Costco and World Market.
  • Affirm's seamless API integration simplifies merchant adoption of BNPL services.

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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.

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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