Strategy & Corporate Development Lead

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Key Responsibilities

• 1
  Lead finance strategy initiatives by framing complex business questions, developing structured, data-driven analyses, and recommending clear courses of action
• 2
  Own and deliver strategic financial analyses related to growth planning, market entry, geographic expansion, competitive positioning, and capital allocation
• 3
  Partner closely with Finance, Product, Legal, Risk, and Executive Leadership to support critical business decisions
• 4
  Provide objective analysis and recommendations on inorganic growth opportunities, including targeted acquisitions, partnerships, and venture investments
• 5
  Lead business and financial diligence for select M&A or investment opportunities, coordinating inputs and synthesizing findings for leadership review
• 6
  Develop high-quality materials, including executive readouts, investment memos, and strategic presentations
• 7
  Conduct competitive and market analysis, monitoring consumer payments trends, fintech innovations, and adjacent industry developments
• 8
  Serve as a subject matter expert on Affirm’s financial model, industry dynamics, and strategic trade-offs
• 9
  Identify emerging risks and opportunities and proactively surface insights to leadership
• 10
  Establish best practices, analytical standards, and repeatable processes within the finance strategy function
• 11
  Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior team members and cross-functional partners

Requirements

• Experience in a strategy, finance, or corporate development role within fintech, payments, or financial services
• We are seeking a Finance Strategy & Department Lead to help shape Affirm’s financial and strategic direction as the business scales.
• By combining deep financial expertise with strategic insight, the team drives clarity, alignment, and long-term decision-making across the business.
• The ideal candidate brings strong experience in fintech, payments, or financial services, with a proven ability to independently lead complex, ambiguous workstreams.
• You are highly analytical, deeply curious, and comfortable translating data into clear strategic insights.
• Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office.
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Perks & Benefits