Underwriting/Credit Model Risk Senior Manager (Machine Learning)

Join Affirm's Model Risk Management (MRM) team as an Underwriting/Credit Model Risk Senior Manager. In this role, you will oversee the underwriting and credit risk validation sector, lead and mentor a team of quantitative professionals, and execute rigorous validations of machine learning models. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance the enterprise-wide MRM framework and ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations. This is a remote-first position with a competitive compensation package and generous benefits.

• Oversee the underwriting and credit risk validation sector, leading and managing a team of quantitative professionals.
• Execute rigorous, independent validations of sophisticated machine learning models across underwriting and credit risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to implement and refine the enterprise-wide Model Risk Management (MRM) framework.
• Experience: 9+ years of professional experience in a highly technical role, such as model development, model validation, or quantitative analytics
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to distill and translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced ability to script in Python and expertise in using SQL to manipulate and analyze large-scale, complex datasets
• Analytical Mindset: A natural problem-solver with a meticulous eye for detail, a deep curiosity regarding model mechanics, and sharp critical-thinking skills
• Leadership & Influence: Proven track record of hiring, managing, and mentoring quantitative teams. Ability to transition seamlessly between high-level strategic oversight and detailed, hands-on technical work
• Education: A BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, or Data Science
• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of machine learning modeling, underwriting, and credit risk management