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Underwriting/Credit Model Risk Senior Manager - Machine Learning

Affirm

Remote · Canada$16,750–21,750 gross/mofull-timeAffirm Careers

We're looking for a sharp, driven quantitative professional to join our dynamic Model Risk Management (MRM) team. In this role, you will oversee the underwriting and credit risk validation sector - the most critical pillar of Affirm’s MRM framework.

Responsibilities

  • Sector Leadership & Team Management
  • Oversee the underwriting and credit risk validation sector.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of talented quantitative professionals while setting the strategic direction for this critical risk domain.
  • Hands-On Model Validation: Execute rigorous, independent validations of sophisticated machine learning models across underwriting and credit risk management.
  • Technical Review: Evaluate conceptual soundness, data integrity, and performance stability through comprehensive testing, in-depth reviews, and continuous monitoring to ensure model accuracy.
  • Identification & Remediation: Detect critical model weaknesses and identify areas for improvement; collaborate with model owners and developers to track and resolve validation findings.
  • Framework Enhancement
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to implement and refine the enterprise-wide Model Risk Management (MRM) framework, ensuring it remains robust and innovative.
  • Audit & Compliance: Coordinate with Accounting, Internal Controls, and Compliance teams to ensure all model activities meet or exceed internal standards and regulatory expectations.
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    Posted
    14 Aug 2026
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