Senior Manager, Quantitative Analytics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Manage the underwriting and credit risk validation domain within the Model Risk Management framework.

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of quantitative experts while establishing strategic objectives.

• Conduct independent validations of advanced machine learning models related to underwriting and credit risk management.

• Assess conceptual validity, data accuracy, and performance consistency through testing, evaluations, and ongoing monitoring.

• Identify model deficiencies and work with model owners and developers to address validation issues.

• Develop and enhance the enterprise-wide Model Risk Management framework in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Liaise with Accounting, Internal Controls, and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• 9+ years of professional experience in a highly technical role, including model development, model validation, or quantitative analytics.

• Profound knowledge of machine learning modeling, underwriting, and credit risk management.

• Advanced scripting skills in Python.

• Proficiency in using SQL for manipulating and analyzing large-scale, complex datasets.

• Demonstrated success in hiring, managing, and mentoring quantitative teams.

• Capability to transition between strategic oversight and hands-on technical tasks.

• BS, MS, or PhD in Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, or another quantitative field.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, an inquisitive nature regarding model mechanics, and critical-thinking skills.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity rewards may be included in the total compensation package.

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

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for you and your dependents.

• Dental and vision coverage available for you and your dependents.

• Flexible Spending Wallets with stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family planning expenses.

• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules.

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) allowing employees to purchase Affirm shares at a discounted rate.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the hiring process.