Compliance Lead, Canada
Affirm
| Company | Affirm |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Remote Canada |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. About the Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team
The Legal, Compliance, and Public Affairs team is a group of dedicated professionals committed to helping Affirm scale, innovate, and provide outstanding products for consumers, merchants, and key partners. We combine legal, compliance, and policy expertise to guide growth, shape products, and build trust across our ecosystem. Our work spans multiple professional disciplines and provides the foundation for Affirm’s mission to deliver honest financial products.
Affirm’s International Compliance team designs and implements compliance programs that proactively address regulatory requirements while identifying and mitigating compliance risks. As a second line of defence function, Compliance partners closely with the business to support new products, markets, and strategic initiatives while strengthening controls and delivering strong consumer outcomes.
As a Compliance Lead, Canada , you will play a pivotal role as an individual contributor responsible for the Canada compliance framework. You will apply deep regulatory expertise and independent judgment to ensure alignment with Canadian regulatory requirements while integrating local obligations into the global compliance program. What You’ll Do
Regulatory Oversight & Advisory
Serve as subject matter expert on consumer protection, payment regulations and related financial regulatory requirements
Support execution of risk controls related to safeguarding, operational risk and program governance under the Retail Payments Activities Act (RPAA)
Provide regulatory advice to Product, Legal, Risk, and Operations teams on new initiatives and business changes
Interpret regulatory developments and translate them into actionable business guidance
Support regulatory examinations, inquiries, and supervisory engagement
Regulatory Reporting & Governance
Oversee required Canadian regulatory reporting and ensure timely, accurate submissions
Prepare compliance updates for senior leadership and risk governance forums
Support preparation of materials for executive and Board-level committees
Maintain documentation evidencing regulatory compliance and program effectiveness
Risk Assessment & Monitoring
Lead the Canada compliance risk assessment and periodic refresh processes
Evaluate control effectiveness and recommend enhancements where gaps are identified
Review monitoring outputs and provide expert-level guidance on issue disposition
Escalate material compliance risks appropriately within global governance structures
Program Development & Continuous Improvement
Maintain and enhance Canada-specific policies, procedures, and control documentation
Support development of compliance monitoring activities aligned to local risk exposure
Partner cross-functionally to ensure remediation efforts are implemented effectively
What We Look For
5+ years of compliance, regulatory, or legal experience in a Canadian regulated financial services environment (consumer credit or fintech preferred)
Bachelor’s degree required; CAMS/CFCS or similar certification is an asset
Strong working knowledge of Canadian consumer protection and payment regulations along with the applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., RPAA and related obligations)
Ability to apply regulatory interpretation pragmatically within a commercial environment
Experience supporting regulatory reporting, compliance risk assessments, and control testing.
Strong analytical and documentation skills
Ability to operate independently with sound judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Pay Grade - J Equit