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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.

We are seeking an innovative and adaptable Financial Crimes Manager/Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for helping build the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Primarily, this includes managing day-to-day team functions including: filing SARs, reviewing investigations, guiding updates to Transaction Monitoring rules and our Case Management System, policy and procedure enhancements, and building out new workflows. Come join us in our mission to change consumer finance through better technology, lower costs, and increased transparency while providing the best customer experience!

What You’ll Do

Adhere to company policies/standards to determine if activities or transactions are non-compliant/potentially suspicious and action as appropriate Oversee the SAR filing process to regulatory agencies and bank partners Manage day-to-day functions of the FIU Collaborate to create process improvements including root cause analysis, as needed, to enhance the compliance program Assist in building out the FIU's functions and capabilities Undertake ad-hoc project work and Financial Crime program enhancements Advise the cross functional stakeholders on appropriate compliance topics Stay up to date on current industry standards and regulatory requirements

What We Look For

Bachelor’s degree in business, political science, law, finance or a related discipline. Advanced degree is a plus. Minimum of 6 years experience in BSA/AML roles. AML & SAR filing experience preferred. Fintech experience is a plus. Exceptional judgment, organizational and analytical skills and keen attention to detail, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication abilities Strong working knowledge of analytical tools, such as Snowflake, Excel, and visualization software (e.g. Looker, Tableau, etc.) Strong understanding of BSA/AML Program requirements Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with, and communicate complex regulations to, business partners Passion for technology, consumer finance, and improving consumer credit products Industry certifications preferred but not required (Relevant examples include CAMS, CGSS, CFE, etc.)

Pay Grade - K

Equity Grade - 6

Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $140,000 - $190,000

USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $124,000 - $174,000

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

Benefits

We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:

Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expensesTime off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and rechargeESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.

[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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