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Affirm is hiring an Analyst to join its Risk & Analytics organization on a remote-first basis. The company offers clear, predictable payment options for consumers with…
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Affirm is hiring an Analyst to join its Risk & Analytics organization on a remote-first basis. The company offers clear, predictable payment options for consumers with no hidden fees or surprises. In this role, you will work across different analytical squads covering point-of-sale performance, direct-to-consumer experiences, fraud prevention, core data foundations, servicing, and international growth. This position is well-suited for driven individuals who want to build a strong technical foundation…
Job Description
Affirm is hiring an Analyst to join its Risk & Analytics organization on a remote-first basis. The company offers clear, predictable payment options for consumers with no hidden fees or surprises. In this role, you will work across different analytical squads covering point-of-sale performance, direct-to-consumer experiences, fraud prevention, core data foundations, servicing, and international growth.
This position is well-suited for driven individuals who want to build a strong technical foundation in consumer lending and financial services. You will execute scoped analytical tasks, track portfolio health, and help optimize business strategies under the guidance of senior staff. Team placement is determined through a shared interview process that evaluates core competencies while taking your background and interests into account.
Daily work involves writing clean code, collaborating with cross-functional partners like engineering and product, and integrating modern artificial intelligence tooling to streamline data extraction. Affirm operates as a remote-first enterprise, offering comprehensive healthcare coverage, equity rewards, and regular monthly stipends for wellness, technology, and health needs.
Responsibilities
- Uncover data-driven insights to optimize risk, product, and growth strategies across regions
- Track portfolio metrics, user trends, and macroeconomic changes to flag potential risks to senior personnel
- Write SQL and Python code to build scalable reporting solutions and assist engineering with risk model deployment
- Coordinate with product, legal, and compliance teams to translate lending rules into operational policies
- Participate in discussions to ensure new product rollouts match operational capacity and risk tolerances
- Utilize artificial intelligence tools to accelerate routine tasks and data mining while verifying accuracy
Requirements
- Possess one to three years of background in an analytical job
- Demonstrate working proficiency in SQL, Python, or alternative scripting tools
- Show familiarity with data mining, statistical modeling, and data visualization
Qualifications
- Hold a degree in computer science, data science, engineering, economics, or a related quantitative discipline
- Bring practical experience or internships within financial services, fintech, or consumer lending
Core Skills
Benefits
- 100 percent subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for workers and dependents
- Monthly financial allowances for technology setups, health, and wellness needs
- Flexible time off combined with holiday schedules
- Access to an employee stock purchase plan to acquire parent company stock at a discount
- Eligibility for equity rewards from Affirm Holdings, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, Affirm operates as a remote-first enterprise. Most positions can be executed from nearly anywhere within the country of employment, though some roles may occasionally require office presence.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual base pay range for workers residing in California, Washington, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut is between $115,000 and $165,000. For all other United States states, the annual base pay range spans from $101,000 to $151,000.
What level of experience is required?
Applicants should have between one and three years of experience in an analytically driven role, ideally accompanied by a quantitative degree and familiarity with SQL or Python.
What employment type is this?
The posting specifies full-time employment.
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