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Full-Time

Director – Service Strategy and Operations

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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

$162k - $212kAnnually

+ Equity Rewards

Expert

Remote in Canada

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably at B2B2C
  • Thrives in a faced-paced environment with constant change and a rapidly growing team; is able to make measured, objective, data-driven decisions
  • Experience attracting, leading, and inspiring highly talented, diverse early and late career professionals across geographically distributed teams
  • Proven experience of financial acumen related to servicing and operations cost and impact
  • Experience in high-growth, technology driven companies, with financial services or regulated industries preferred
  • You're an advocate for the consumer and merchants across multiple dimensions, using multiple perspectives to guide effective communication with cross-functional stakeholders and executives
Responsibilities
  • Lead, influence, and own Service Delivery strategy, outcomes, and execution for the team
  • Establish and reinforce an analytical and data driven culture both within the team and across the company in partnership with Product, Analytics, Engineering and the broader business.
  • Drive business growth by enabling tools and services that allow for more effective and efficient servicing of consumers and merchants
  • Partner closely with the Product, Engineering, and Analytics leaders and teams to create and align a Operations and Servicing strategy that supports our users, merchants, and company needs
  • Use strong presentation and communication skills to report findings and recommendations to Leadership and business leadership teams
  • Keep ahead of industry developments and apply best practices to areas of improvement
  • Develop a high-performing team by defining talent needs, building a diverse team and retaining top talent by creating an environment where the team is empowered and trusted to make decisions, encouraged to try new things and supported in working together to solve problems
  • Identify and implement strategic changes in the team to generate efficiencies and drive better customer & merchant experiences while ensuring the teams adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements

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.