Affirm

Fintech

SeniorDirector,EnterpriseRiskManagement

$253–323k United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management at Affirm. Skills: Enterprise Risk Management, Risk strategy, Risk governance. Lead enterprise risk management program. Strengthen risk governance”

Industry & Context.

Fintech

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

12-15+ years experience, Financial services experience, Fintech experience, Technology environments experience, Leading risk functions, Leading audit functions, Leading compliance functions, Leading business functions, Leading strategic operating functions, Leading enterprise risk frameworks, Maturing enterprise risk programs, Dynamic high-growth environment experience, Strategic mindset, Business judgment, Influence senior stakeholders, Drive alignment across functions, Analytical skills, Communication skills, Translate complex data, Leading teams, Developing teams, Experience with Product, Experience with Engineering, Experience with data-driven teams

Nice to Have

Experience working closely with Product, Experience working closely with Engineering, Experience working closely with data-driven teams

What You'll Do.

Lead enterprise risk management program

Strengthen risk governance

Drive alignment of risk management practices

Oversee enterprise risk programs

Mature enterprise risk programs

Ensure programs are integrated

Identify opportunities to improve effectiveness

Develop risk analytics

Enhance risk reporting

Strengthen use of risk metrics

Identify emerging risks

Support decision-making

Assess risks for new products

Assess risks for initiatives

Assess risks for strategic changes

Provide independent challenge

Support business in taking risks

Embed risk-aware approach

Drive enterprise-wide risk initiatives

Lead high-impact initiatives

Build high-performing team

Develop risk professionals

Mentor risk professionals

Establish clear priorities

Establish operating rhythms

Establish performance standards

Scale function's impact

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional leadership; Partner with senior leaders; Work with Product; Work with Engineering; Work with Credit Risk; Work with Compliance; Work with Legal; Work with Finance; Work with Operations

Communication Scope

Translate complex data

Full Job Description

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. Affirm’s Enterprise Risk team provides an enterprise-wide view of risk, helping the company identify, assess, and manage risks that span multiple business areas. The team helps the company understand its most important risks and supports sound decision-making to ensure risk is managed effectively as Affirm continues to scale and evolve. We’re looking for a Senior Director, Enterprise Risk to lead and evolve Affirm’s enterprise risk management programs. This leader will be responsible for driving a cohesive, forward-looking risk strategy, strengthening our risk frameworks, enhancing enterprise risk insights, and enabling the business to make informed, risk-aware decisions. This is a highly cross-functional leadership role that works closely with a wide range of partners including Product, Engineering, Credit Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Operations. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, bringing a strong enterprise risk perspective and helping the company balance sound risk discipline with Affirm’s culture of innovation and growth. What You’ll Do Lead and Evolve Affirm’s Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead the ongoing evolution of Affirm’s Enterprise Risk Management program to support the company’s scale, complexity, and strategic priorities Strengthen enterprise risk governance, including risk appetite, risk taxonomy, and governance structures across the enterprise Drive alignment of risk management practices across business units while preserving appropriate flexibility for different risk types and operating models Strengthen Core Enterprise Risk Programs Oversee and continue to mature key enterprise risk programs including Operational Risk, Third Party Risk Management, Business Continuity, Issues Management, and Risk Governance Ensure programs are integrated, dat

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