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Model Risk Lead

extra holidays - extra parental leave - work from home - fully flexible

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

160 - 230K yearly

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

3-6 years of experience in model development and validation, Deep knowledge of quantitative modeling in credit underwriting.

Key responsabilities:

Perform independent validation of machine learning models for credit risk
Collaborate with model owners to improve model weaknesses
Implement and maintain MRM framework cross-functionally
Resolve audit and regulatory requests with relevant departments

Affirm Financial Services Large https://www.affirm.com/

1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

We’re looking for an intelligent, driven professional to join our Model Risk Management (MRM) team. This team seeks to establish, maintain and oversee an effective MRM framework to identify, quantify, monitor, mitigate and report on model risk throughout the company. You will have an outstanding opportunity to work cross-functionally to develop a profound understanding of models that drive critical business decisions, and add value to the company by mitigating risks due to ineffective model design or model misuse.

What You'll Do

Perform independent challenges of machine learning models used for credit underwriting/credit 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

What We Look For

3-6 years of professional experience in related technical areas such as model development, model validation, data science
Deep and broad knowledge of quantitative modeling in relation to credit underwriting and credit risk management
Experience with developing models using script languages(e.g., Python) and working with large-scale databases (e.g., SQL)
Experience with machine learning platforms and frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, pyspark) and cloud-based coding environments and databases
Oriented toward detail, curious about data/models/algorithms, skilled at critical thinking and problem solving
Extraordinary interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

Pay Grade - M
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $180,000 - $230,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $160,000 - $210,000

#LI-Remote

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:

Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.

[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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