Director, Customer Operations Vendor Strategy & Execution

What we look for

• 15+ years in customer operations — including large-scale global vendor BPO program management, operations strategy, or consulting for fast-paced, multi-million-customer businesses using vendor networks (or demonstrated equivalent leadership trajectory).
• 10+ years leading managers and/or complex global operational and vendor organizations.
• Proven success managing large-scale outsourced operations and global vendor networks across multiple international geographies.
• Experience leading and optimizing supply and demand management with global work force management teams.
• Demonstrated experience deploying AI or automation to improve customer operations or BPO environments at scale.
• Strong analytical background, using data to drive strategic decisions and operational outcomes.
• Track record leading large cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Deep cultural fluency across global geographies — a proven ability to lead and motivate diverse international teams and to build a customer-centric, high-performing culture across varied call-center and BPO environments.
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Industry background in fintech, technology, or financial services, or other high-growth operational environments.
• Knowledge of consumer facing compliance-heavy functions such as Fraud, Payments, Compliance, or Financial Operations.
• Experience building operating models, governance frameworks, and scalable service-delivery organizations.
• Experience designing vendor network strategies that balance performance, resiliency, scalability, and risk.
• Leading in fast paced rapid growth environments.
• Pay Grade - S Equity Grade - 7
• 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: $199,000 - $279,000
• This posting is for an existing vacancy. #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.
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