Senior Manager, Quantitative Analytics

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

📋 Description

• Supervise the underwriting and validation of credit risk processes.

• Lead, guide, and manage a team of quantitative experts while establishing strategic objectives.

• Conduct independent assessments of advanced machine learning models used in underwriting and credit risk management.

• Assess the conceptual integrity, data quality, and performance reliability through evaluations, reviews, and ongoing monitoring.

• Identify model deficiencies and work alongside 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 departments to ensure adherence to internal guidelines and regulatory requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 9 years of professional experience in a highly technical capacity such as model development, validation, or quantitative analytics.

• Strong comprehension of machine learning modeling, underwriting, and credit risk management.

• Proficient scripting skills in Python.

• Expertise in using SQL for manipulating and analyzing large, complex datasets.

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

• Capability to integrate strategic oversight with practical technical tasks.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, or Data Science.

• Excellent 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 ideas to varied audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary is part of a comprehensive compensation package that may include equity incentives.

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

• Full health care coverage with premiums paid for all levels of coverage for employees and their dependents.

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

• Competitive vacation and holiday offerings.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allowing employees to purchase Affirm shares at a discount.

• Reasonable accommodations available during the hiring process.