Full-Time

Staff Technical Program Manager

Posted on 7/27/2024

Affirm

Affirm

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides buy now, pay later financing solutions

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$169k - $240kAnnually

+ Equity Rewards + Monthly Stipends

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Product Management
Requirements
  • 8 years of proven experience managing technical programs
  • This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Prior experience in FinTech, Payments or Commerce is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Drive complex, multi-disciplinary, and highly visible technical programs in service of our team’s mission of expanding our consumer product suite and platform capabilities
  • Coordinate across engineering teams and non-engineering stakeholders through the full program lifecycle to plan requirements, identify risks, manage program schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company
  • Understand technical implementation at the architecture level and propose technical alternatives, ask questions that clarify priorities and push the team to be effective, and develop domain and technical knowledge
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to plan requirements, identify risks, manage program schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company
  • Track progress, resolve dependencies, evaluate risks, and communicate status to upper management and program stakeholders, and engage the program teams to achieve goals

Affirm offers point-of-sale financing solutions as an alternative to traditional credit cards, primarily targeting consumers seeking flexible payment options and merchants wanting to provide these plans. Its main service is "buy now, pay later" (BNPL), allowing consumers to make purchases and pay over time through installment plans without hidden fees or deferred interest. Affirm partners with various merchants to integrate its payment solutions into their sales platforms, whether online or in-store, using user-friendly plugins and APIs. The company generates revenue from interest and fees on installment loans and from merchants who pay to offer Affirm's financing options. Additionally, Affirm provides 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 more purchasing power while supporting merchants in increasing their sales.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

-10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Affirm's partnership with Adyen taps into a $185 billion SaaS market opportunity.
  • The $4 billion capital boost from Sixth Street strengthens Affirm's financial position.
  • Affirm's integration with Apple Pay expands its user base and transaction volume.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Apple promoting third-party BNPL programs like Affirm and Klarna.
  • Potential regulatory scrutiny in the BNPL sector could impact Affirm's operations.
  • Growing merchant partnerships may strain Affirm's resources and affect service quality.

What makes Affirm unique

  • Affirm offers transparent installment loans with no hidden fees, unlike traditional credit cards.
  • Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants, including major brands like Garmin and Hotels.com.
  • Affirm's seamless API integration allows easy adoption by e-commerce and retail platforms.

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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.

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