Director of Product Management, Financial Platforms

CanadaRemote

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a high-performing PM team.
Build, mentor, and manage a team of 6–10 product managers, including people managers.
Own the vision and strategy for Loans Lifecycle and Money Movement.
Define the multi-year product strategy for Affirm's foundational loan systems and global money movement infrastructure — ensuring they are scalable, compliant, and capable of supporting rapid product innovation.
Drive cross-functional alignment at scale.
Navigate complexity, balance competing stakeholder needs, and build trust through clear communication and a strong delivery track record.
Enable platform scalability and international expansion.
Architect platform strategies that simplify domain boundaries, standardize loan behaviors across products and markets, and unlock faster time-to-market for new geographies and product lines.
Define success metrics — including settlement success rates, reconciliation coverage, exception volumes, and time-to-resolution — and hold teams accountable to the reliability and accuracy standards these critical systems demand.
Influence up and across the organization. Regularly present strategy, tradeoffs, and priorities to senior leadership. Shape organizational thinking on where to invest and what to deprioritize. What we look for •
Track record of building and scaling distributed, high-performing PM teams across multiple domains simultaneously •

experience in loans or lending systems — you understand loan lifecycle mechanics, platform architecture for loan servicing, and the compliance and operational requirements that come with it • Meaningful
experience in money movement, payments infrastructure, or financial operations — you're fluent in payment rails, settlement flows, cross-border transfers, and the reliability and accuracy standards these systems demand •
Experience in fintech, financial services, or banking; familiarity with BNPL, platform products, or backend infrastructure is strongly preferred; capital markets background is a plus •
Demonstrated ability to set and execute long-term platform strategy in ambiguous, fast-moving environments •
Proficiency with AI-assisted tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor) to accelerate your own work and raise the bar for your team •
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience Pay Grade - T Equity Grade - 11
Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office.

10+ years of product management experience, with at least 3–5 years managing and developing PM teams including people managers • Deep

Our Financial Platform sits at the heart of every loan Affirm makes and every dollar we move.
Translate that vision into clear roadmaps and decisions that teams can execute against.
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.)
CAN base pay range per year: $238,000 - $298,000
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.
We're looking for a Director of Product Management to lead and scale the teams behind two of our most critical and complex domains: Loans Lifecycle and Money Movement.
This is a role for a seasoned product leader who thrives in the intersection of financial systems, platform engineering, and organizational scale. What you’ll do
You'll set the bar for craft, create development paths, and cultivate a culture of ownership, rigor, and candor.
Serve as the executive-level subject matter expert on loan lifecycle mechanics, payment rails, settlement flows, and institutional transfers — guiding product, engineering, and business partners on tradeoffs, best practices, and platform decisions.
Partner closely with Engineering, Accounting, Treasury, Capital Markets, Legal, Compliance, and Client Success teams.
Strong technical fluency — you're comfortable diving into data models and API discussions with engineers and holding informed opinions •
Exceptional stakeholder management skills — you can align Legal, Finance, Engineering, and executive leadership around a common direction •
Outstanding written and verbal communication; you tell crisp, data-driven stories to diverse audiences •
This posting is for an existing vacancy. #LI-Remote