Senior Manager of Executive Compensation, Affirm
$195-280k
Salary dependent on location. Plus ESPP.
More information about location
Buy-now-pay-later card for online and in-store
Open for applications
Buy-now-pay-later card for online and in-store
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$195-280k
Salary dependent on location. Plus ESPP.
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver honest and transparent financial products that improve users' lives.
Role
Who you are
- 12+ years of compensation experience, including significant experience designing and managing broad-based and executive compensation programs
- Demonstrated success leading increasingly complex compensation initiatives and influencing senior business leaders
- Deep expertise across compensation strategy, market benchmarking, incentive design, executive compensation, governance, and program administration
- Experience supporting executive compensation programs, Board or Compensation Committee processes, proxy-related activities, or other governance requirements
- Proven ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders across People, Finance, Legal, and business leadership
- Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to translate philosophy into scalable operational solutions
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including expert-level proficiency in Excel and experience building complex compensation models, scenario analyses, and large-scale workforce analyses
- Experience leveraging modern analytics, data, and AI-enabled tools (e.g., Snowflake, Sigma Computing, Claude Code, or similar platforms) to drive insights, improve efficiency, and support compensation decision-making
- Excellent communication, business judgment, and executive presence, with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced compensation leader to drive the strategy, design, governance, and execution of Affirm's executive compensation programs
- This role will help ensure our executive compensation philosophy supports business growth, attracts and retains top talent, and reinforces a high-performance culture
- Lead the strategy, design, governance, and execution of Affirm's executive compensation programs, including base salary structures, annual incentives, and equity programs
- Partner with senior leaders to align compensation programs with business priorities, operational goals, values, and culture
- Lead the ongoing evaluation, enhancement, and administration of executive compensation programs to ensure market competitiveness, scalability, and operational effectiveness
- Analyze market trends, compensation practices, and economic conditions to develop recommendations that support talent and business objectives
- Partner closely with Compensation Operations to ensure efficient program delivery, administration, and governance
- Collaborate with stakeholders across People, Finance, Legal, and business leadership to solve complex compensation challenges and drive successful program implementation
- Develop communication and education strategies that enable leaders and employees to understand and effectively leverage compensation programs
- Oversee compensation tools, systems, and processes to improve data quality, efficiency, and employee experience
- Lead executive compensation analyses and support the preparation of materials for Compensation Committee, Board, and executive leadership reviews
Our take
Affirm offers point-of-sale loans to consumers, working with merchants like Shopify, KAYAK, and Walmart. Buy now, pay later transactions have grown in popularity in recent years, and this business is tapping into the market with a totally different approach to credit - by delivering the Affirm card, the first US debit card with the option to pay-over-time.
Serving over 21 million consumers and over 300,000 merchants, the company offers flexible payback options ranging from 3 to 36 months. The interest rates run between 0% and 30%, so, while they are not necessarily the cheapest option, Affirm prides itself on having no fees for late payments, no hidden charges, and total transparency about what people will pay before they take out a loan.
Affirm collects payments from the customers and pays the merchants directly, shouldering the risk itself. The company has boosted its market share, expanding its availability beyond the US to include most of Canada, and continues to launch new features and create new partnerships towards bettering its offering.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2020
$500m
SERIES G
Apr 2019
$300m
SERIES F
Total funding: $1.1bn
Company benefits
- Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family
- Spending Wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses
- Supportive Communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups
- Remote-first Workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country
- Generous Time Off: Take the time you need when life happens
- Health Benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs
- Mental Healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs
- Parental Leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks’ paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay
- Away Days: We offer 20 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge
- Learning & Development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth
Company HQ
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Max Levchin
(Co-Founder & CEO)Has founded/co-founded numerous companies, holding various executive positions at each, including Paypal, Slide, Glow, HVF Labs, and SciFi VC. Also worked at large brands including Google, Yelp, Yahoo, and Evernote.
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