Analytics Lead Jobs at Affirm with Visa Sponsorship
Analytics Lead roles at Affirm sit at the intersection of consumer finance data and product strategy, where you'll own experimentation frameworks, credit risk models, and growth metrics. Affirm has a consistent track record of sponsoring international analysts across multiple visa categories, making it a viable target for work-authorized job seekers.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
The Risk & Analytics team makes crucial decisions that direct Affirm's business strategy. Our team designs and runs experiments to decide which product features to launch and which marketing campaigns to fund. We analyze performance not just to report on it, but to determine where to invest resources for maximum impact through building tools and analytical frameworks. We take ownership of the entire analytical lifecycle, from initial question to final business decision, ensuring Affirm grows efficiently and intelligently.
The Credit team works cross-functionally with Machine Learning, Fraud, Product, Engineering, Capital Markets, and Commercial teams to responsibly manage the risk profile of the business. We're looking for an intelligent, driven individual who wants to learn, grow, and solve hard problems.
The team's mandate is to enable sustainable growth while closely managing the profitability and resilience of our portfolio. As Affirm continues on an exciting growth trajectory, designing credit strategies for new initiatives and products, partnering with the Machine Learning team to continuously enhance our underwriting framework, and being ready to navigate through any exogenous changes will be important problems to tackle.
This role requires a lot of cross-functional partnership, with extensive use of data analytics to derive insights and develop credit strategies. Come join us in our mission to change consumer finance through better data and technology, lower costs, and increased transparency while providing the best customer experience!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with cross-functional teams and be the Credit POC that manages the end-to-end credit strategy for the Shopify portfolio
- Leverage alternative data and further optimize our credit strategy in limit assignment and purchasing power
- Partner with Machine Learning team and enhance our underwriting framework for low AOV
- Support new product formation and new vertical exploration
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience - 7+ years work experience in the credit risk field
- Vision - A visionary leader who can challenge the status-quo and identify opportunities, as well as develop the roadmap and strategy plan
- Risk Knowledge - Working knowledge of the fundamentals of the lending industry and credit risk management
- Technical Skills - Fluent in SQL and Python
- Multi-tasking - Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Collaboration - Ability to collaborate and influence across different teams
- Communication - Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
COMPENSATION
- Pay Grade - O
- Equity Grade - 12
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: $215,000-265,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $191,000 - 241,000
WORK ARRANGEMENT
LI-Remote
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.
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 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
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.
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.
By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.

INTRODUCTION
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.
The Risk & Analytics team makes crucial decisions that direct Affirm's business strategy. Our team designs and runs experiments to decide which product features to launch and which marketing campaigns to fund. We analyze performance not just to report on it, but to determine where to invest resources for maximum impact through building tools and analytical frameworks. We take ownership of the entire analytical lifecycle, from initial question to final business decision, ensuring Affirm grows efficiently and intelligently.
The Credit team works cross-functionally with Machine Learning, Fraud, Product, Engineering, Capital Markets, and Commercial teams to responsibly manage the risk profile of the business. We're looking for an intelligent, driven individual who wants to learn, grow, and solve hard problems.
The team's mandate is to enable sustainable growth while closely managing the profitability and resilience of our portfolio. As Affirm continues on an exciting growth trajectory, designing credit strategies for new initiatives and products, partnering with the Machine Learning team to continuously enhance our underwriting framework, and being ready to navigate through any exogenous changes will be important problems to tackle.
This role requires a lot of cross-functional partnership, with extensive use of data analytics to derive insights and develop credit strategies. Come join us in our mission to change consumer finance through better data and technology, lower costs, and increased transparency while providing the best customer experience!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with cross-functional teams and be the Credit POC that manages the end-to-end credit strategy for the Shopify portfolio
- Leverage alternative data and further optimize our credit strategy in limit assignment and purchasing power
- Partner with Machine Learning team and enhance our underwriting framework for low AOV
- Support new product formation and new vertical exploration
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience - 7+ years work experience in the credit risk field
- Vision - A visionary leader who can challenge the status-quo and identify opportunities, as well as develop the roadmap and strategy plan
- Risk Knowledge - Working knowledge of the fundamentals of the lending industry and credit risk management
- Technical Skills - Fluent in SQL and Python
- Multi-tasking - Strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Collaboration - Ability to collaborate and influence across different teams
- Communication - Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
COMPENSATION
- Pay Grade - O
- Equity Grade - 12
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: $215,000-265,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $191,000 - 241,000
WORK ARRANGEMENT
LI-Remote
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.
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 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
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.
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.
By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.
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Frame your analytics credentials around fintech metrics
Affirm's analytics teams work heavily with buy-now-pay-later conversion data, credit underwriting signals, and merchant performance. Translate your past work into comparable fintech outcomes before you apply, so hiring managers immediately see the domain fit.
Identify Affirm's sponsorship-eligible roles early
Not every open Analytics Lead posting is eligible for all visa types. Use Migrate Mate to filter Affirm's current openings by sponsorship category so you're only investing time in roles where your visa situation is already a match.
Align your degree field to specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires H-1B roles to qualify as specialty occupations. For Analytics Lead positions in financial services, a degree in statistics, economics, computer science, or a quantitative field strengthens the petition significantly compared to a general business background.
Ask about LCA filing timing before accepting an offer
Affirm must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before USCIS can process your H-1B petition. Confirming your start date accounts for this lead time prevents gaps between your current status expiration and your authorized start date.
Build a portfolio of experimentation work for interviews
Affirm Analytics Lead interviews consistently test A/B testing design, causal inference, and metric ownership. Prepare case studies where you defined the hypothesis, chose the success metric, and communicated results to a non-technical stakeholder in a regulated financial context.
Verify your OPT or STEM extension runway against the H-1B cap timeline
The H-1B cap opens in April with an October 1 start date. If your F-1 OPT expires before October, confirm whether Affirm's role qualifies for STEM OPT extension, which gives you up to 24 additional months of work authorization while your petition is pending.
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Does Affirm sponsor H-1B visas for Analytics Leads?
Yes, Affirm sponsors H-1B visas for Analytics Lead roles. The company has an established pattern of filing H-1B petitions for quantitative and data-focused positions within its financial products and risk teams. Because Analytics Lead roles in fintech typically meet USCIS specialty occupation criteria through their degree and technical skill requirements, these petitions are well-supported by the role's job duties.
Which visa types are commonly used for Analytics Lead roles at Affirm?
Affirm supports multiple visa pathways for Analytics Lead hires, including H-1B for most international applicants, F-1 OPT and CPT for current students or recent graduates, and TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying analytical occupations. For longer-term sponsorship, Affirm also pursues PERM-based Green Card paths through the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based preference categories.
What qualifications and experience does Affirm expect for Analytics Lead roles?
Affirm's Analytics Lead roles typically require a graduate or undergraduate degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, economics, or computer science, combined with several years of hands-on experience in product analytics or data science. Proficiency in SQL and Python is expected, as is demonstrated experience running experiments, owning metrics, and influencing product or credit decisions in a fast-moving data environment.
How do I apply for Analytics Lead jobs at Affirm?
You can browse and apply for Analytics Lead openings at Affirm through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm eligibility before applying. Once you identify a suitable role, prepare your application materials to reflect fintech-specific analytics experience, as Affirm's recruiting process includes structured technical screens covering experimentation design, SQL, and product metric ownership.
How do I plan my timeline around Affirm's H-1B sponsorship process?
If you're targeting an H-1B cap-subject petition, the registration window opens in March and the employment start date is October 1 at the earliest. Affirm would need to register you in the lottery, receive selection, file the full petition, and obtain USCIS approval. Beginning conversations with Affirm recruiters in the preceding fall or winter gives both sides enough runway to coordinate the DOL LCA certification and petition filing before the April deadline.
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