Senior Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Enhance business, risk, or growth strategies across various products and regions through advanced data analytics.

• Track portfolio performance and macroeconomic trends, modifying strategies to manage risk and promote growth.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Machine Learning teams to create, develop, and analyze performance metrics for scalable risk, fraud, or growth models.

• Work alongside Product, Legal, and Compliance teams to convert regulatory and market requirements into analytical policies and product suggestions.

• Supervise analytical frameworks and assist in product launches and market entries aligned with risk appetite, operational capabilities, and local regulations.

• Engage with external stakeholders such as merchants, vendors, and partners.

• Develop repeatable AI-driven analytical workflows.

• Guide and mentor junior analysts.

• Manage complex analytical challenges from start to finish and convert data into business strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in an analytics-focused role within the consumer lending, credit, or fintech sectors.

• Advanced skills in SQL, Python, or other scripting languages.

• A degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.

• Extensive expertise in data mining, data visualization, and statistical modeling techniques.

• Experience in applying machine learning methods to business or risk management challenges.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects involving Product, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering teams.

• Strong knowledge of consumer lending regulations, regional market dynamics, and broader economic trends.

• Capability to convert complex regulatory and economic insights into practical strategies.

• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across both technical and non-technical areas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Monthly allowances for health, wellness, and technology expenses.

• Complete medical coverage for employees and their dependents at no cost.

• Dental and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.

• Flexible time-off policies.

• Generous holiday schedules.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) enabling employees to acquire Affirm stock at a reduced price.

• Remote-first working flexibility.

• In-person onboarding experience.

• An inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities.