Senior Manager, Executive Compensation (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Executive Compensation (Fintech): Designing and executing executive compensation strategies, including base salary and equity programs, with an accent on governance and market competitiveness. Focus on building complex compensation models, collaborating with Board committees, and leveraging AI-enabled analytics tools.

Location: Remote (US). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Salary: $195,000 - $280,000 per year

Company

Affirm is a fintech company reinventing credit to provide honest and friendly buy-now-pay-later services without hidden fees.

What you will do

• Lead the strategy, design, and execution of executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentives, and equity.
• Partner with senior leaders to align compensation programs with business priorities, values, and culture.
• Analyze market trends and economic conditions to develop recommendations for talent retention and business growth.
• Collaborate with People, Finance, and Legal teams to solve complex compensation challenges.
• Prepare materials and lead analyses for the Compensation Committee, Board, and executive leadership.
• Oversee compensation tools and systems to improve data quality, efficiency, and employee experience.

Requirements

• 12+ years of compensation experience, with significant focus on executive compensation programs.
• Deep expertise in market benchmarking, incentive design, governance, and program administration.
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel for building complex compensation models and scenario analyses.
• Experience leveraging modern analytics and AI-enabled tools such as Snowflake, Sigma Computing, or Claude Code.
• Must be based in the US; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Strong executive presence and ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets with generous stipends for technology, food, and lifestyle needs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules to ensure work-life balance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allowing discounted share purchases.
• Remote-first culture allowing work from almost anywhere within the country of employment.