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Affirm hires Data Analytics Interns to work across credit risk, underwriting, and consumer finance products. The company has a track record of sponsoring work visas for analytics talent, making it a realistic target if you're on F-1 OPT, CPT, or planning ahead for H-1B sponsorship.
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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. The Credit team works cross-functionally with Machine Learning, Product, Engineering, Capital Markets, and Commercial teams to responsibly manage the risk profile of the business. We’re looking for a thoughtful, 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, thinking through credit strategies for new initiatives and products, shaping ongoing testing and experimentation, and being ready for navigating through any exogenous changes will be important problems to tackle. This role requires extensive use of data analytics to derive insights and develop credit strategies. It also requires a lot of cross-functional partnership. Working with the Machine Learning and Engineering team to develop new underwriting models, with the Product teams to develop new products and features, with the Merchant Pricing team to value different merchants, with the Finance team to help facilitate discussions with debt and equity investors are some parts of the role. 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
Leverage experimentation and advanced data analytics to derive insights. Dissect complex data and translate it into actionable strategies to help optimize credit underwriting
Determine and optimize purchasing power, ensuring they are set optimally to balance risk and growth, driving healthy user engagement
Play a pivotal role in underwriting cost saving, managing risk and improving the profitability
Support the launch of new products by designing and implementing credit strategies
* Partner with Machine Learning and Engineering teams on building effective credit risk capabilities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of work experience as a data analyst/data scientist (consumer credit risk management strongly preferred but not required)
Curious and passionate to learn new things and think outside the box
Extensive experience with SQL and Python, or other scripting languages. Experience with Spark is a plus
Experience/knowledge with Machine Learning is a plus
Ability to collaborate and influence across different teams in the organization
Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
A passion for finding insights in data and driving changes based on those insights
Intelligence + Humility. Hubris is the fastest way to blow up a business!
Grit. Lots of grit. You’ll wear 7 hats and not love all of them
This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
COMPENSATION
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
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 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.
[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.
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 Credit team works cross-functionally with Machine Learning, Product, Engineering, Capital Markets, and Commercial teams to responsibly manage the risk profile of the business. We’re looking for a thoughtful, 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, thinking through credit strategies for new initiatives and products, shaping ongoing testing and experimentation, and being ready for navigating through any exogenous changes will be important problems to tackle. This role requires extensive use of data analytics to derive insights and develop credit strategies. It also requires a lot of cross-functional partnership. Working with the Machine Learning and Engineering team to develop new underwriting models, with the Product teams to develop new products and features, with the Merchant Pricing team to value different merchants, with the Finance team to help facilitate discussions with debt and equity investors are some parts of the role. 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
Leverage experimentation and advanced data analytics to derive insights. Dissect complex data and translate it into actionable strategies to help optimize credit underwriting
Determine and optimize purchasing power, ensuring they are set optimally to balance risk and growth, driving healthy user engagement
Play a pivotal role in underwriting cost saving, managing risk and improving the profitability
Support the launch of new products by designing and implementing credit strategies
* Partner with Machine Learning and Engineering teams on building effective credit risk capabilities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of work experience as a data analyst/data scientist (consumer credit risk management strongly preferred but not required)
Curious and passionate to learn new things and think outside the box
Extensive experience with SQL and Python, or other scripting languages. Experience with Spark is a plus
Experience/knowledge with Machine Learning is a plus
Ability to collaborate and influence across different teams in the organization
Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
A passion for finding insights in data and driving changes based on those insights
Intelligence + Humility. Hubris is the fastest way to blow up a business!
Grit. Lots of grit. You’ll wear 7 hats and not love all of them
This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
COMPENSATION
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
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 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.
[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.
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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Align your portfolio to fintech analytics problems
Affirm's intern roles prioritize candidates who've worked with financial datasets, A/B testing, or credit modeling. Build projects around loan performance, payment behavior, or risk segmentation before applying, not after you get the interview.
Start CPT authorization before your internship start date
If you're on F-1 and accepting a summer internship, CPT authorization must be approved by your DSO before your first day. Late applications can delay your start date, which Affirm's recruiting timelines won't accommodate.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship intent during the offer stage
Affirm sponsors H-1B petitions, but not every intern conversion is guaranteed. When you receive a return offer, ask your recruiter directly whether the full-time role includes H-1B filing, and confirm the timeline relative to the April lottery window.
Target roles that map to USCIS specialty occupation criteria
H-1B approval for data analytics roles depends on demonstrating a direct link between your degree and the position. Roles requiring statistical modeling, SQL, or Python in a financial services context tend to meet USCIS specialty occupation standards more cleanly than generalist analyst titles.
Filter for verified sponsoring employers before applying
Use Migrate Mate to find Data Analytics Intern openings at Affirm filtered by visa type. This saves time by surfacing roles where sponsorship is confirmed, rather than cold-applying and discovering sponsorship limitations after interviews.
Understand how OPT gaps affect your application timeline
If you're between OPT periods or inside the 60-day grace period, you cannot start work until new authorization is approved. Affirm's internship cohorts have fixed start dates, so check your OPT expiration against the role's start date before accepting.
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Does Affirm sponsor H-1B visas for Data Analytics Interns?
Affirm sponsors H-1B visas, including for candidates who convert from intern to full-time roles. Internships themselves typically run on F-1 CPT or OPT authorization rather than H-1B, since H-1B applies to full-time employment. If you're targeting a return offer, confirm H-1B sponsorship intent with your recruiter before the April registration window closes.
Which visa types are commonly used for Data Analytics Intern roles at Affirm?
F-1 CPT and F-1 OPT are the most common authorizations for Affirm's internship roles. CPT is used during enrollment if the internship is tied to your curriculum. OPT covers post-graduation work periods. TN visas apply to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying analytics roles. H-1B and EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship typically applies at the full-time stage.
How do I apply for Data Analytics Intern jobs at Affirm?
Applications go through Affirm's careers portal, where intern roles are listed by team and location. Affirm recruits on a rolling basis with heavier intake in fall for summer cohorts. Use Migrate Mate to browse current Data Analytics Intern openings at Affirm filtered by visa sponsorship type, so you can confirm eligibility before you apply.
What qualifications are expected for Data Analytics Intern roles at Affirm?
Affirm's data analytics intern roles generally expect proficiency in SQL and Python, familiarity with statistical analysis, and coursework or project experience in a quantitative field such as statistics, computer science, or economics. Experience with fintech datasets, payment modeling, or credit risk is a differentiator. A bachelor's or master's program in a related discipline is the baseline qualification.
How do I plan my visa timeline around an Affirm internship offer?
For F-1 CPT, your DSO authorization must be complete before your start date, which typically requires two to four weeks. For OPT, confirm your Employment Authorization Document expiration date aligns with the internship period. If you're targeting H-1B conversion after a full-time offer, the lottery registration window opens in March for October 1 employment starts, so plan your return offer conversation accordingly.
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