Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Affirm

Senior Director leading and evolving Affirm’s enterprise risk management programs. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective risk management as the company scales.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $253,000 - $355,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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, data-driven, and aligned to Affirm’s broader enterprise risk framework
Identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, scalability, and clarity through process enhancements, data, and tooling
Develop and enhance risk analytics and reporting for executive leadership and governance forums
Strengthen the use of risk metrics, trends, and analysis to identify emerging risks and support decision-making
Partner with senior leaders to assess risks associated with new products, initiatives, and strategic changes
Provide independent, objective challenge on key risk decisions and mitigation strategies
Support the business in taking smart, informed risks while staying within risk tolerance levels
Help embed a thoughtful, risk-aware approach to decision-making across the company through strong partnership, communication, and engagement
Drive enterprise-wide risk initiatives that require coordination across multiple teams
Lead high-impact initiatives that improve the effectiveness and scalability of enterprise risk management
Develop and mentor a team of risk professionals
Establish clear priorities, operating rhythms, and performance standards
Scale the function’s impact in line with Affirm’s growth and evolving needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

12–15+ years of experience in financial services, fintech, or technology environments, with deep expertise leading risk, audit, compliance, or related business or strategic operating functions
Proven experience leading and maturing enterprise risk frameworks and programs in a dynamic, high-growth environment
Strong strategic mindset and business judgment with the ability to connect risk management to business objectives and leadership decisions
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across functions without direct authority
Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and actions
Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
Experience working closely with Product, Engineering, and data-driven teams is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 expenses
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

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Hard Skills & Tools

enterprise risk managementrisk governancerisk appetiterisk taxonomyoperational riskthird party risk managementbusiness continuityissues managementrisk analyticsdata-driven decision making

Soft Skills

strategic mindsetbusiness judgmentinfluencealignmentanalytical skillscommunication skillsteam developmentpartnershipengagementdecision-making