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Affirm Company Culture
Affirm Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.1/5
Affirm's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Professional Development
BCompensation
C+Environment
C+Affirm CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Max Levchin
70 /100
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Diversity at Affirm
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Affirm
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Affirm have rated CEO Rating, Happiness, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Affirm eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-11
Affirm employees are -11% more likely to recommend Affirm as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at Affirm
Working at Affirm is rated below average by 51 employees, across various culture dimensions. Affirm employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Affirm’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Affirm was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Affirm
C-
Overall Company Culture at Affirm is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
Affirm ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAffirm Employee Reviews
Out of 45 Affirm employee reviews, 55% were positive. The remaining 45% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Affirm improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 55% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 45% |
Positive Reviews From Affirm Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?That they were in time
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Equity because the salary is not very competitive
- What is the best part about your compensation package?health benefits paid at 100%
Constructive Feedback From Affirm Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They need to take responsibility and stand up and say NO when there are impossible requests
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Excessive hours of interviews, sometimes to answer the same questions. Interviewers didn't seem prepared to have thoughtful conversations, using interview questions like a checklist.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?there should be focus on customer challenges and a path to prioritize fixing these issues.
Affirm Company Information
Affirm Company Overview
Affirm, a financial technology services company, offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale.
Affirm Mission, Vision & Values
Affirm Mission & Values
Our mission is simple: Deliver honest financial products that improve lives. Affirm is dedicated to changing the way consumer finance works. ... Because of our technology, we can offer financing to more customers than traditional credit, and because of our values, we never charge hidden fees.Feb 20, 2018
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | affirm.com |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Company Status | Private |
Affirm Competitors
Affirm competitors include LendUp and Earnest. Affirm ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Affirm compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Affirm Employees
51 employees at Affirm have reviewed Affirm across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 51 Affirm employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Affirm are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Affirm, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Affirm are not very pleased with their team. 51 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Affirm are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Affirm believe the environment at Affirm is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Affirm is comfortably fast. About 41% of the employees at Affirm work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Affirm are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Affirm - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Affirm KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Affirm's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Affirm employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Affirm CEO & Leadership
Affirm CEO - Max Levchin
70 /100
Max’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Max in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Max Levchin’s employees rank Affirm in the Top 15% for Office Culture, in the Top 15% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 25% for Professional Development. When compared to Affirm’s competitors, Max Levchin ranks below LendUp CEO Anu Shultes.
Affirm Leadership
The Affirm Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Max Levchin, VP Business Development Chip Overstreet, and Vice President of Customer Success Pat Suh
Max Levchin CEO / President
Max Levchin serves as the CEO / President of Affirm.
Chip Overstreet VP Business Development
Chip Overstreet serves as the VP Business Development of Affirm, Inc.. Chip started at Affirm, Inc. in April of 2016.... read more
Eric Morse SVP of Sales
Eric Morse serves as the SVP of Sales of Affirm, Inc.. Eric started at Affirm, Inc. in December of 2018. Eric is... read more
Rob Pfeifer Chief Revenue Officer
Rob Pfeifer serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of Affirm, Inc.. Rob started at Affirm, Inc. in October of 2017. Rob is... read more
Libor Michalek CTO
Libor Michalek serves as the CTO of Affirm, Inc.. Libor started at Affirm, Inc. in January of 2015. Libor is currently... read more
Elizabeth Allin Vice President, Communications
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Ragini Holloway Vice President of Talent
Ragini Holloway serves as the Vice President of Talent of Affirm, Inc.. Ragini started at Affirm, Inc. in February of... read more
Michael Linford CFO
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Diversity & Inclusion at Affirm
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Affirm across various culture dimensions.
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Affirm PTO
Affirm's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Affirm's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Affirm Careers
Affirm Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Affirm applied for 29 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 90% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
29
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 90% Granted (26 out of 29)
- 0% Denied ( out of 29)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 29)
- 10% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 29)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Affirm on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 38% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 22% | |
Product | 10% | |
Customer Support | 8% | |
Finance | 6% | |
Other | 16% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 54% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 6% | |
Irvine | 2% | |
San Ramon | 2% | |
Austin | 2% | |
Other | 34% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Affirm
Who is the CEO of Affirm?
Affirm CEO is Max Levchin, their score by employees is 70
What is Affirm eNPS?
The eNPS for Affirm is -11
Who are Affirm competitors?
Affirm main competitors are LendUp, Earnest
Who is Affirm leadership?
Chip Overstreet, Pat Suh & Eric Morse are part of Affirm leadership, Max Levchin is the CEO
Does Affirm allow employees to work from home?
72% of the employees of Affirm report that they work fully remote
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