# Underwriting/Credit Model Risk Senior Manager - Machine Learning at Affirm

- Company: Affirm
- What the company does: Buy now pay later without the fees. Flexible payment options with longer plans, lower payments, and no fees. Pay in 4 interest-free or get more time and see your total cost upfront. Backed by Battery, Khosla and Lightspeed.
- Company website: http://www.affirm.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote US
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $255K to $315K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/affirm/jobs/7822286003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/affirm-underwriting-credit-model-risk-senior-manager-machine-learning/

## About the role

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.)

## What they're looking for

- Hands-On Model Validation: Execute rigorous, independent validations of sophisticated machine learning models across underwriting and credit risk management
- Technical Review: Evaluate conceptual soundness, data integrity, and performance stability through comprehensive testing, in-depth reviews, and continuous monitoring to ensure model accuracy
- Identification & Remediation: Detect critical model weaknesses and identify areas for improvement, collaborate with model owners and developers to track and resolve validation findings
- Framework Enhancement: Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to implement and refine the enterprise-wide Model Risk Management (MRM) framework, ensuring it remains robust and innovative
- Audit & Compliance: Coordinate with Accounting, Internal Controls, and Compliance teams to ensure all model activities meet or exceed internal standards and regulatory expectations

Tags: Internal Audit