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.
Affirm is seeking a visionary Director to lead our Places & Experiences team. This leader will be responsible for reimagining the team's strategies to create inspiring spaces that offer innovative experiences to support our Affirmers, whether they choose to work from the office or home. They will be creating and maintaining an engaging, secure, and innovative work environment that fosters creativity, connection & focus. A key focus will be on strategic innovation to reduce friction and eliminate barriers in a remote-first setting with a distributed global workforce. This role is a unique opportunity to drive Affirm's culture, employee engagement, and satisfaction, with the ultimate goal of enhancing our sense of community and enabling meaningful interactions.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Affirm’s global real estate, workplace, safety, & events strategy to support our remote-first operating model
- Establish strategic plans and objectives in collaboration with other senior leaders, making final decisions on operational matters to ensure effective achievement of objectives across the Real Estate & Workplace, Global Safety & Physical Security, and Community & Events subteams
- Strategically manage our real estate portfolio to optimize value and accommodate continued employee growth
- Deliver new offices and renovate existing offices that meet our design standards and allow Affirmers to work together, no matter where they are located
- Oversee the planning and execution of in-office, virtual, and some large functional and regional events for the company; developing objectives and strategies for the overall effectiveness and execution of events
- Recommend and implement changes, overseeing the development and implementation of Affirm’s strategy related to how we work, health and safety programs, and event planning
- Partner closely with with key stakeholders and leadership to evolve our remote-first model
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed; up to 20%
What We Look For
- 15+ years of progressive experience in real estate, workplace and/or facilities leadership positions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Subject matter expertise in managing a global real estate portfolio and developing innovative workplace solutions
- Deep knowledge of safety & physical security measures
- Proven experience in designing and overseeing both in-person and virtual experiences for a distributed, global, and remote workforce
- Ability to influence, engage and partner closely with the appropriate stakeholders across all levels of the organization in planning, change management, and implementation
- Excellent business acumen; strong analytical and conceptual thinking, strategic planning and execution skills
- Strong financial management skills including procurement, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and contract negotiations
- Highly effective verbal and written communications skills; able to distill complex concepts/information to employees and Senior Leaders alike
- Proven ability to grow and develop others to reach their full potential
- Experience with M&A; due diligence, and integration plans/delivery a plus
Base Pay Grade - S
Equity Grade - 13
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: $230,000 - $310,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $203,000 - $283,000
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
#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.
[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.
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What We Do
Since our founding over a decade ago, our mission has been to deliver honest financial products that improve lives. That mission hasn’t changed—and it never will. At Affirm, we believe money shouldn’t dictate your direction in life. That it should open up options instead of limiting them, and help you get where you’re going without getting in your way. That’s why we offer people the financial flexibility to choose what works for them—in finances and in life.
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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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.
