--- title: 'Compensation Analyst II (Programs & Partnerships) at Affirm' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/compensation-analyst-ii-programs-partnerships-affirm-canada-d8q6gjj7yh5d' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-01' --- # Compensation Analyst II (Programs & Partnerships) at Affirm - **Company:** Affirm - **Location:** Canada - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/affirm/jobs/8048121003 ## Job description 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 monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company). CAN base pay range per year: $89,000 - $139,000 This posting is for an existing vacancy. #LI-Remote 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. For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles: Affirm considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as required by law. By clicking "Submit Application," you acknowledge that you have read Affirm's [Global Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.affirm.com/global-candidate-privacy-notice) and consent to the use of your personal information as described. ## About Affirm ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Affirm is a financial technology company that offers transparent, flexible buy now, pay later (BNPL) installment loans, a debit card, and a savings account, enabling consumers to pay over time without hidden fees. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: AFRM) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: Max Levchin, Nathan Gettings, Jeffrey Kaditz, Alex Rampell ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Financial services – point-of-sale lending, digital payments, consumer banking. - **Target customers**: B2C (consumers seeking flexible payment options) and B2B (merchants of all sizes, from SMBs to enterprise retailers). - **Mission or purpose statement**: To deliver honest financial products that improve lives, offering transparency with no late fees or hidden charges. ## Products & Services - **Adaptive Checkout**: An AI-powered checkout flow that optimizes payment options for each consumer. - **AdaptAI**: A suite of AI tools for merchants to personalize offers and manage risk. - **BoostAI**: An AI-driven feature that dynamically adjusts installment terms to increase approval rates. - **Split Pay**: A BNPL product that lets consumers split purchases into biweekly payments. - **Affirm Card**: A Visa debit card that allows cardholders to pay over time at any merchant that accepts Visa. - **Affirm Money Account**: A high-yield savings account and debit card, held with Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: USD 5.17 billion (as of July 2026) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – USD 3.22 billion (trailing twelve months as of Q3 FY2026). Total funding raised (including debt financing) – USD 9.57 billion. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Partners include Bed Bath & Beyond, Royal Caribbean, Stripe (UK), Google, Costco, and Backcountry. Investors include Morgan Stanley, Sixth Street, and CPP Investments. - **Growth Signals**: Nearly 27 million active consumers, 515,000 active merchants, and over $46 billion in Gross Merchandise Volume (LTM as of March 31, 2026). Revenue grew to $3.22B, and the company achieved positive net income of $52M in FY2025. Headcount increased 1.1% YoY to 2,132 employees, with active job postings up 103.8% year-over-year. ## Competitive Advantages - **Transparency-first model**: No late fees, no compounding interest – a key differentiator in the BNPL space. - **Machine learning underwriting**: Proprietary risk models that evaluate each transaction in real-time, reducing defaults while maintaining high approval rates. - **Large merchant network**: 515,000+ active merchants, including major retailers, providing broad consumer reach. - **Integrated ecosystem**: The Affirm Card and Money Account create a sticky financial platform beyond just checkout loans. ## Strategic Focus - **International expansion**: Currently operating in the U.S., Canada, and the UK, with recent partnerships (e.g., Stripe in UK, Royal Caribbean in UK/Canada) signaling further global growth. - **AI & personalization**: Continued investment in AI tools (AdaptAI, BoostAI) to improve merchant conversion and consumer experience. - **Affirm Card growth**: Driving adoption of the card as a daily payment method, with 4.4 million card active consumers. - **Capital partnerships**: Renewing and expanding capital partnerships (e.g., CPP Investments) to fund loan origination. ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first culture**: Most roles are remote within the employee’s home country, with a simple, transparent compensation structure. - **Generous benefits**: 18 weeks of paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents, plus a 4-week return-to-work transition at full pay. 20 company-wide paid days off (“Away Days”) to collectively recharge. Flexible time off, mental healthcare programs, and “spending wallets” for tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning. - **Learning & development**: Exciting learning programs to level up growth. - **Employee community**: Active employee resource groups and supportive communities. - **Compensation**: Transparent, flexible, remote-first structure. Example: Senior Software Engineer median salary ~$207,029/year. - **Workplace ratings**: 3.8/5 on LinkedIn (638 reviews), with compensation rated 4.4/5, culture 3.6/5, and work-life balance 3.6/5. - **Engineering culture**: Heavy technical team (29% of workforce in engineering/technical roles), with strong talent from PayPal, Amazon, Google, and Stripe. ## Sources 1. [affirm.com/careers](https://www.affirm.com/careers) 2. [linkedin.com/company/affirm](https://www.linkedin.com/company/affirm) 3. 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