Strategy & Corporate Development Lead

We are seeking a Finance Strategy & Department Lead to help shape Affirm’s financial and strategic direction as the business scales. The Finance Strategy team at Affirm sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, and corporate development and helps shape the company’s financial direction as it scales. By combining deep financial expertise with strategic insight, the team drives clarity, alignment, and long-term decision-making across the business.

What you’ll do:

Lead finance strategy initiatives by framing complex business questions, developing structured, data-driven analyses, and recommending clear courses of action

Own and deliver strategic financial analyses related to growth planning, market entry, geographic expansion, competitive positioning, and capital allocation

Partner closely with Finance, Product, Legal, Risk, and Executive Leadership to support critical business decisions

Provide objective analysis and recommendations on inorganic growth opportunities, including targeted acquisitions, partnerships, and venture investments

Lead business and financial diligence for select M&A or investment opportunities, coordinating inputs and synthesizing findings for leadership review

Develop high-quality materials, including executive readouts, investment memos, and strategic presentations

Conduct competitive and market analysis, monitoring consumer payments trends, fintech innovations, and adjacent industry developments

Serve as a subject matter expert on Affirm’s financial model, industry dynamics, and strategic trade-offs

Identify emerging risks and opportunities and proactively surface insights to leadership

Establish best practices, analytical standards, and repeatable processes within the finance strategy function

Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior team members and cross-functional partners

What we look for:

3+ years of relevant experience, including:

Experience at a top-tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or corporate strategy function

Experience in a strategy, finance, or corporate development role within fintech, payments, or financial services

Demonstrated ability to independently lead high-visibility strategic initiatives with exposure to senior leadership

Strong foundation in finance, accounting, and strategy; experience with valuation and financial modeling preferred

Proven experience supporting or executing M&A, financing, or venture investment analyses

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment with minimal oversight

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and pragmatic approach

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence without authority

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong planning and process ownership capabilities

Collaborative, relationship-driven mindset with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization