Model Risk Management Lead, Machine LearningNew$145K–$205K

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • Perform independent challenges of machine learning models used for credit: underwriting, credit risk, and/or fraud detection through thorough validation and ongoing monitoring

  • Identify model weaknesses and opportunities for improvement

  • Collaborate with model owners to remediate model validation findings

  • Partner cross-functionally to implement and maintain the company’s MRM framework

  • Partner with Internal Audit, Internal Controls, and Compliance to ensure: timely resolution of audit and regulatory requests

  • years of professional experience in related technical areas such as model: development, model validation, data science

What they're looking for

  • Deep and broad knowledge and experience in machine learning modeling, credit: underwriting, credit risk management, and/or fraud detection and fraud risk management
  • Proven ability to work with script languages(e.g., Python) and large-scale dataset (e.g., SQL)
  • Extensive experience with machine learning platforms and frameworks (e.g.,: scikit-learn, pyspark) and cloud-based coding environments and databases
  • BS, MS, or PhD in a quantitative field such as Math, Data Science, Computer Science
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