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Full-Time

Director – Compliance

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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

$179k - $259kAnnually

+ Equity Rewards + Flexible Spending Wallets + Learning & Development Programs + Parental Leave

Expert

Remote in Canada

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Marketing
Requirements
  • 10+ years of professional experience in Compliance, Risk, Audit, or Bank Regulatory (experience at a Big 4 professional services firm or a financial services or technology company is considered an asset)
  • A proven understanding of current applicable regulatory requirements and environment in Canada and within each Province.
  • Proven ability to remain up to date on the evolution of Canada’s regulatory environment
  • The ability to independently analyze complex issues and identify suitable solutions.
  • Experience collaborating and building positive relationships across a multinational organization [headquartered in the US], thoughtfully enforcing policies and Compliance Program, and raising issues to executive management.
  • Ability to influence, engage, and delegate across a matrixed organization.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Excellent organizational and relationship management skills
  • Experience working with GRC tools
  • Demonstrated experience as a key contributing member of a high performing team
  • Inquisitive and proactive in proposing creative and effective solutions
  • Strong project management, critical thinking, and analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
  • You will work closely with internal partners (Compliance, Product, Legal, Engineering, etc.) to support the compliance requirements and end-to-end implementation of new markets, new products, regulatory change management, and strategic initiatives, as the compliance subject matter expert.
  • Maturing and maintaining an effective compliance culture across Canada to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory rules.
  • Track regulatory proposals and final rules to understand new risks, and communicate them to appropriate parties through the company.
  • Maintain and periodically update compliance risk registers and risk assessments as a foundation of the Canada Regulatory Compliance Program.
  • Maintain a monitoring program to determine whether risk is sufficiently managed.
  • Communicate the results of monitoring and reporting activities completed to internal partners and executives
  • Coordinate responses to regulatory supervision, audits, and actions taken to ensure deficiencies are corrected in a timely fashion.
  • Ensure that compliance and the business have in place, and maintain, up-to-date policies and procedures.
  • Track compliance issues through completion of corrective action, including validation testing.
  • Develop and implement a framework for regulatory compliance training and ensure that all staff receive appropriate training.
  • Advise the business on appropriate response to consumer complaints, and analyze trends and root causes of such complaints.
  • Ensure the oversight of third-party service providers identifies and addresses potential compliance risks.
  • Review and monitor Affirm and merchant marketing throughout Canada.

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.