Senior Manager, Global Mobility

Affirm

1d•Remote

About The Position

Affirm is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Mobility to lead and evolve its global mobility strategy, focusing on immigration as the core driver, complemented by remote work and global mobility programs. This role defines how Affirm hires, moves, and supports talent across borders, setting the vision and building frameworks for immigration sponsorship, remote work enablement, and temporary/permanent mobility. The position involves owning a global immigration program with a significant focus on U.S. strategy, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and operating at the intersection of business strategy, employee experience, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong judgment, structured problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders, translating complex regulatory requirements into scalable, practical solutions.

Requirements

10–12+ years of experience in global mobility and immigration, with deep expertise in U.S. immigration
Experience owning and evolving programs in a multi-jurisdiction, remote-first or distributed environment
Strong understanding of immigration, employment, and remote work compliance considerations
Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
Proven experience influencing cross-functional and senior stakeholders
Strong judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity and complex tradeoffs
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear, practical guidance
Experience managing vendors and building and scaling programs

Responsibilities

Own and evolve Affirm’s global mobility strategy across immigration, remote work, and global assignments.
Establish globally consistent policies and decision frameworks for immigration, cross-border work, and permanent transfers, with appropriate local flexibility.
Build scalable processes and tooling to support global mobility in a remote-first environment.
Partner with internal Legal and external counsel to deliver compliant, forward-looking immigration and mobility programs.
Advise senior leaders on immigration, mobility, and location decisions, incorporating evolving regulatory requirements and impacts, and balancing business needs, cost, and employee experience.
Partner with Legal, Tax, Finance, Total Rewards, Payroll, Equity, and Talent to deliver aligned, business-relevant programs.
Lead vendor strategy and optimize partnerships with immigration counsel and mobility providers.
Translate complex requirements into clear, employee-friendly policies and guidance.
Drive adoption of mobility frameworks through stakeholder education and enablement.
Establish and maintain reporting and analytics to track program effectiveness and inform decisions (e.g., timelines, SLAs, KPIs, compliance outcomes, employee experience).