Affirm is hiring a
Director

Summary

Join Affirm's Places & Experiences team as a visionary Director to lead our global real estate, workplace, safety, and events strategy. This leader will be responsible for creating inspiring spaces that offer innovative experiences to support our Affirmers, whether they choose to work from the office or home.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 key stakeholders and leadership to evolve our remote-first model
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed; up to 20%

Benefits

• 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