Senior Analyst

Affirm

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$145,000–$205,000 / yr
Posted
99 days ago
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Above market

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This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $118,175–$166,016 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $175k versus about $142k for comparable roles.

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About Affirm

Affirm is a buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) financial technology company that offers point-of-sale installment loans to consumers, allowing them to split purchases into fixed monthly payments with transparent terms. Industry: Financial Technology & Consumer Lending

Affirm currently has 64 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $195,000–$255,000 across 60 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Analyst

JOB TITLE: Senior Analyst The Senior Analyst joins the Risk & Analytics organization to support various teams including Point of Sale, Fraud, and International Expansion. This role involves owning the entire analytical lifecycle to translate complex data into actionable business strategies. You will independently derive insights to optimize risk, growth, and fraud models while monitoring macroeconomic trends to mitigate portfolio risk. Key responsibilities include building scalable data foundations, designing performance metrics with Engineering and Machine Learning teams, and interpreting regulatory requirements for Product and Legal stakeholders. The role requires advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and statistical modeling, alongside expertise in data mining and visualization. You will solve problems related to checkout conversion, repayment behavior, and sustainable global market scaling within the consumer lending and fintech industries.

What you'll do

  • Derive insights and optimize business, risk, or growth strategies across various products and geographies.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and macroeconomic trends to proactively adjust operational strategies and mitigate risk.
  • Partner with Engineering and Machine Learning teams to design and interpret performance metrics for scalable models.
  • Translate regulatory and market requirements into analytical policies and product design recommendations.
  • Develop and execute analytical frameworks to ensure new product launches align with risk appetite and local regulations.
  • Build repeatable AI-assisted workflows and mentor junior analysts on technical craft and domain nuances.
  • Engage with external merchants and vendors to ensure compliance and strengthen strategic relationships.

What we're looking for

  • 2–5 years of experience in an analytically driven role within the consumer lending, credit, or fintech industry.
  • Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or other scripting languages.
  • Deep expertise in data mining, data visualization, and statistical modeling.
  • Experience applying machine learning techniques to business or risk management problems.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives bridging Product, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of consumer lending regulations, regional market dynamics, and the broader economic landscape.
  • Exceptional communication skills to influence senior stakeholders across technical and non-technical functions.

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