At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.
About the People Team
The People team helps Affirmers cultivate a high-performing, inclusive organization. We focus on three core areas: attracting talent aligned to our mission, enabling growth through people and team development, and retaining employees through thoughtful experiences and rewards. We develop Affirm’s people programs and systems to create a workplace where all employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully. By investing in our people, we create a long-term advantage for the business.
About the Role
The Compensation Programs & Partnerships (P&P) team designs, executes, and maintains some of the people programs and partnerships that enables Affirm to provide thoughtful experiences and rewards to Affirmers. We are seeking a detail oriented, collaborative Compensation Analyst who is passionate about delivering compensation programs and partnerships that helps drive Affirm’s success. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Compensation and work closely with the Senior Manager and broader Compensation team to strategize, build, refine, maintain, and implement various programs and initiatives. You will also work closely with the team to help provide partnership and support for the Technology and Business functions as well as other cross functional partner groups.
What You’ll Do
Lead the end to end project management of the mid-year and annual compensation cycles in close alignment with the Compensation team and other key People team partners including: proactive and ongoing project planning, creating timelines, building training / enablement resources, facilitating project meetings, creating communications, and providing ad-hoc support during the cycles.
Leverage existing tools and sources (such as Sigma Dashboards, the Radford Global Compensation Database, and Pave) to provide team ad-hoc compensation analyses and story-building support, translating data elements into sound recommendations and insightful presentations. This could include conducting robust research to prepare analyses on actual vs. market pay positioning, leveling distributions vs. market practices, offer and candidate trends, retention risk, spans / layers, or other workforce related priorities.
Partner with the Compensation Programs & Partnerships team to provide ongoing partnership support for various business related initiatives across Affirm’s Technology and Business functions.
Partner with the Senior Incentive Compensation Manager to provide operational support for the incentive compensation design process (which can include coordinating kickoff meetings, facilitating focus group feedback sessions with leaders, creating and / or updating incentive plan documents).
Engage in ongoing processes and special projects to refine and uphold Compensation’s programmatic frameworks.
Serve as subject matter expert, alongside other compensation team partners, to provide education and consultation to stakeholders on our compensation structure, guidance, and various compensation programs.
Maintain our standard job architecture catalog in Workday and internal team documents.
May participate in sessions with external survey companies (such as AON) to stay up to date on market trends and share insights that can help the team maintain competitive rewards structures and programs.
What We Look For
5+ years of experience in compensation with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of core compensation concepts and programs.
Experience with leading and managing projects from start to finish using a standard project management lifecycle approach.
Strong team orientation with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively across the internal team and cross functional partners.
Strong relationship management skills with the proven ability to consult, influence, and maintain positive relationships with business stakeholders.
Passion for working with data elements and compiling analysis to “tell the story” and create solutions. Proficient with Google Sheets and Google Slides.
Someone who can pay close attention to detail with the ability to multitask across several deliverables at the same time while maintaining a proactive approach to work assignments in a fast paced environment.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to using different methods by embracing innovation and experimentation.
Experience working within the technology industry is a plus.
Pay Grade - I
Equity Grade - 4
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: $115,000 - $165,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $101,000 - $151,000
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Remote-first with flexibility built in
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.
Benefits designed for you
Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:
- Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
- Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
- Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
- Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in compensation
- Understanding of core compensation concepts and programs
- Experience leading and managing projects from start to finish using a standard project management lifecycle
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and cross-functional partners
- Strong relationship management, consultation, and stakeholder influence skills
- Ability to analyze data and create insightful recommendations and presentations
- Proficiency with Google Sheets and Google Slides
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask across multiple deliverables
- Flexible and adaptable approach embracing innovation and experimentation
- Experience working within the technology industry
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
At Affirm, we help people say yes to the things that matter with flexible, transparent ways to pay over time. No hidden fees, no compound interest, and no fine print—just a smarter way to spend.
Why Work With Us
Who is an Affirmer? /noun/ Someone who believes finance shouldn’t be complicated. We come from a diverse set of backgrounds and we’re driven by the desire to improve lives through honest financial products. We define success by challenging one another to bring our best ideas to every single project—and we have fun while doing it.
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Employees work remotely.
Affirm is a remote-first company! Our employees can work anywhere in the U.S. but if an office is more your style, we have office locations in San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, and Pittsburgh.
