Model Risk Management Lead, Machine Learning

CanadaRemote

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Responsibilities

Perform independent challenges of machine learning models used for credit underwriting, credit risk, and/or fraud detection through thorough validation and ongoing monitoring •
Identify model weaknesses and opportunities for improvement •
Collaborate with model owners to remediate model validation findings •

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 •
experience in related technical areas such as model development, model validation, data science •
experience in machine learning modeling, credit underwriting, credit risk management, and/or fraud detection and fraud risk management •
Proven ability to work with script languages(e.g., Python) and large-scale dataset (e.g., SQL) • Extensive
experience with machine learning platforms and frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, pyspark) and cloud-based coding environments and databases •
BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative field such as Math, Data Science, Computer Science •
Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office.

Extraordinary interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills Pay Grade - M Equity Grade - 5
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 monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and
benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents).
In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).
CAN base pay range per year: $145,000 - $205,000
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

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.
The Enterprise Risk & Internal Audit department protects Affirm’s operations and long-term success.
We identify, assess, and monitor risk across the business.
Our work includes internal audits, regulatory assurance, fraud prevention, and crisis planning.
The team maintains strong controls, tracks key risk indicators, and ensures readiness for external reviews.
We uphold accountability, transparency, and resilience to support responsible growth. About the Team
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.
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 •