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Salary: CAD 201,000 - 261,000 / annual
Affirm is seeking a Senior Manager of Quantitative Analytics to lead the Model Risk Management (MRM) team's underwriting and credit risk validation sector. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution, overseeing a team of quantitative professionals while personally validating sophisticated machine learning models used in credit risk and underwriting decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and mentoring a team of quantitative analysts focused on model validation
- Executing rigorous, independent validations of complex ML models across underwriting and credit risk
- Evaluating conceptual soundness, data integrity, and performance stability through comprehensive testing and monitoring
- Identifying model weaknesses and collaborating with model owners to remediate findings
- Partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance the enterprise-wide MRM framework
- Ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations through coordination with Accounting, Internal Controls, and Compliance teams
Required qualifications:
- 9+ years in highly technical roles (model development, validation, or quantitative analytics)
- Deep expertise in machine learning, underwriting, and credit risk management
- Advanced Python scripting and SQL proficiency for large-scale data analysis
- Proven track record managing and mentoring quantitative teams
- BS, MS, or PhD in Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, or Data Science
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication skills to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
This is a remote-first role based in Canada, offering competitive compensation including base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
