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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 looking for a strategic and inspiring Senior Director of Product Marketing to lead our go-to-market strategy and narrative development across Affirm’s commerce, payments, and merchant ecosystem. This role is pivotal in shaping how Affirm shows up in the market — influencing enterprise customer adoption, informing company strategy through market and customer insights, and crafting stories that resonate across key audiences including merchants, partners, consumers, and investors. You’ll play a critical role in connecting product strategy to business impact, ensuring our messaging is consistent, differentiated, and grounded in customer truth. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, Communications, and Data Science, and work closely with senior leadership to translate complex product capabilities into powerful narratives that drive understanding, adoption, and growth. This is a high-impact, highly visible role — ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of storytelling, systems thinking, and strategy, and who can build scalable programs that connect market insights to product decisions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Product Marketing Strategy
Define and execute Affirm’s enterprise and merchant product marketing strategy across payments, commerce, and retail products. Partner with Product, Marketing, and Sales leaders to define positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies that differentiate Affirm in the market.
Champion Product Narratives and External Storytelling
Craft key product narratives for company keynotes, investor relations, executive communications, and customer advisory boards. Turn complex technical concepts into clear, compelling stories that resonate with enterprise customers, partners, and the broader market.
Drive Go-To-Market Excellence
Partner with cross-functional teams to launch new products and features, ensuring clear value propositions and aligned enablement for sales, partnerships, and customer success. Create playbooks, messaging frameworks, and sales narratives that help internal teams effectively position Affirm’s value.
Create Feedback Systems and Market Insight Loops
Build and operationalize structured feedback loops between customer-facing teams (Sales, Success, Merchant Operations) and Product. Translate market, customer, and competitive insights into actionable product and business recommendations. Ensure that insights from merchants, partners, and consumers inform future product strategy and roadmap prioritization.
Partner Cross-Functionally to Drive Impact
Collaborate with Product and Data teams to synthesize insights from customer data, market trends, and usage analytics to inform strategic decisions. Partner with Communications, Brand, and Investor Relations to ensure consistent messaging across audiences and moments.
Represent Affirm Externally
Serve as a visible, credible voice of the company — participating in key customer meetings, industry panels, and thought leadership events. Act as a trusted advisor to enterprise partners, communicating Affirm’s innovation roadmap and market vision.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of experience in Product Marketing, with deep expertise in enterprise, B2B, and payments or commerce ecosystems.
- Proven ability to translate complex product capabilities into differentiated market narratives.
- Experience building and leading feedback systems that connect customer insights to product decisions.
- Strong understanding of merchant and partner ecosystems across retail, commerce, or fintech.
- Demonstrated success leading go-to-market strategy for enterprise or platform products.
- Exceptional storytelling, communication, and executive influence skills — both written and verbal.
- Experience shaping and presenting narratives for executive audiences, including investor relations, keynotes, and customer advisory boards.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights.
- Comfortable operating in high-visibility, cross-functional environments with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
- A systems thinker who can connect dots between market forces, customer needs, and company strategy.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Grade - U
- Equity Grade - 17
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.
USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $285,000 - $355,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $253,000 - $323,000
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.
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. We are looking for a strategic and inspiring Senior Director of Product Marketing to lead our go-to-market strategy and narrative development across Affirm’s commerce, payments, and merchant ecosystem. This role is pivotal in shaping how Affirm shows up in the market — influencing enterprise customer adoption, informing company strategy through market and customer insights, and crafting stories that resonate across key audiences including merchants, partners, consumers, and investors. You’ll play a critical role in connecting product strategy to business impact, ensuring our messaging is consistent, differentiated, and grounded in customer truth. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, Communications, and Data Science, and work closely with senior leadership to translate complex product capabilities into powerful narratives that drive understanding, adoption, and growth. This is a high-impact, highly visible role — ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of storytelling, systems thinking, and strategy, and who can build scalable programs that connect market insights to product decisions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Product Marketing Strategy
Define and execute Affirm’s enterprise and merchant product marketing strategy across payments, commerce, and retail products. Partner with Product, Marketing, and Sales leaders to define positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies that differentiate Affirm in the market.
Champion Product Narratives and External Storytelling
Craft key product narratives for company keynotes, investor relations, executive communications, and customer advisory boards. Turn complex technical concepts into clear, compelling stories that resonate with enterprise customers, partners, and the broader market.
Drive Go-To-Market Excellence
Partner with cross-functional teams to launch new products and features, ensuring clear value propositions and aligned enablement for sales, partnerships, and customer success. Create playbooks, messaging frameworks, and sales narratives that help internal teams effectively position Affirm’s value.
Create Feedback Systems and Market Insight Loops
Build and operationalize structured feedback loops between customer-facing teams (Sales, Success, Merchant Operations) and Product. Translate market, customer, and competitive insights into actionable product and business recommendations. Ensure that insights from merchants, partners, and consumers inform future product strategy and roadmap prioritization.
Partner Cross-Functionally to Drive Impact
Collaborate with Product and Data teams to synthesize insights from customer data, market trends, and usage analytics to inform strategic decisions. Partner with Communications, Brand, and Investor Relations to ensure consistent messaging across audiences and moments.
Represent Affirm Externally
Serve as a visible, credible voice of the company — participating in key customer meetings, industry panels, and thought leadership events. Act as a trusted advisor to enterprise partners, communicating Affirm’s innovation roadmap and market vision.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of experience in Product Marketing, with deep expertise in enterprise, B2B, and payments or commerce ecosystems.
- Proven ability to translate complex product capabilities into differentiated market narratives.
- Experience building and leading feedback systems that connect customer insights to product decisions.
- Strong understanding of merchant and partner ecosystems across retail, commerce, or fintech.
- Demonstrated success leading go-to-market strategy for enterprise or platform products.
- Exceptional storytelling, communication, and executive influence skills — both written and verbal.
- Experience shaping and presenting narratives for executive audiences, including investor relations, keynotes, and customer advisory boards.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights.
- Comfortable operating in high-visibility, cross-functional environments with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
- A systems thinker who can connect dots between market forces, customer needs, and company strategy.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Grade - U
- Equity Grade - 17
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.
USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $285,000 - $355,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $253,000 - $323,000
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.
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 Experience Around Financial Products
Affirm's growth org is built around merchant acquisition and consumer credit adoption, not generic B2B sales. Tailor your resume and portfolio to show growth outcomes tied to financial products, lending partnerships, or payments ecosystems rather than broad industry leadership.
Target Affirm's Merchant Partnerships Pipeline
Director Strategic Growth roles at Affirm frequently focus on large retail and e-commerce verticals. Research Affirm's active merchant categories before applying, and position your background around the verticals where Affirm is expanding its point-of-sale financing footprint.
Clarify Your OPT or TN Status Early
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your STEM extension eligibility before your first recruiter call. TN holders should note that financial services strategy roles generally qualify under the Management Consultant category, but your employer will need to confirm the job duty alignment with DOL definitions.
Understand Affirm's H-1B Filing Cycle
Affirm sponsors H-1B petitions tied to the annual USCIS cap lottery, which opens in March for an October 1 start date. If your offer comes outside that window, ask the recruiting team explicitly whether cap-exempt filing or an alternative status bridge is available for your situation.
Use Migrate Mate to Surface Active Openings
Director Strategic Growth roles at Affirm are posted across multiple channels and close quickly. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Affirm openings that include visa sponsorship, so you're applying to confirmed roles rather than positions with unclear immigration support.
Negotiate Timeline Before Accepting an Offer
If you need H-1B sponsorship, confirm with Affirm's legal or HR team whether premium processing is available, which reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. Aligning on processing timelines before signing protects your start date and avoids gaps in authorized work status.
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Does Affirm sponsor H-1B visas for Director Strategic Growths?
Yes, Affirm sponsors H-1B visas for Director Strategic Growth roles. The company has an established sponsorship process and works with immigration counsel to support petitions for senior hires. Because H-1B sponsorship is tied to the annual USCIS cap lottery with an October 1 start date, timing your offer and application cycle accordingly is critical for this pathway.
How do I apply for Director Strategic Growth jobs at Affirm?
Apply directly through Affirm's careers page or through Migrate Mate, which filters for Affirm roles that include confirmed visa sponsorship. For Director Strategic Growth positions, Affirm's recruiting process typically includes a recruiter screen, a case study or strategic exercise, and multiple rounds with growth and executive leadership. Flagging your visa needs early in the recruiter conversation avoids surprises later in the process.
Which visa types does Affirm commonly use for Director Strategic Growth roles?
Affirm supports H-1B, F-1 OPT and CPT, TN, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for eligible candidates. For Director-level roles, H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant route. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals where the role aligns with a qualifying USMCA occupation category, which many strategic growth and management roles satisfy.
What qualifications does Affirm expect for Director Strategic Growth positions?
Affirm's Director Strategic Growth roles typically require demonstrated success in merchant or partnership-driven revenue growth, ideally within fintech, payments, or consumer lending. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is generally expected, with an MBA common at this level. Strategic leadership experience, cross-functional influence, and familiarity with credit or lending product dynamics strengthen a candidacy significantly for Affirm's growth organization.
How do I time my application if I need H-1B sponsorship for an Affirm role?
The H-1B cap lottery registration opens each March, with approved petitions taking effect October 1. If you receive an Affirm offer in the fall or winter, your employer can file during the next lottery cycle, but you'll need a valid status to work in the interim. Confirming your current visa status bridge options, including any OPT or grace period coverage, with Affirm's HR team before accepting is essential.
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