Senior Manager, Global Mobility

About the Role

The Global Mobility team at Affirm sits within People Operations and partners closely with Legal, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and business leaders to design and deliver programs that enable global hiring, internal mobility, and long-term talent retention. As a senior leader in this space, you will operate at the intersection of business strategy, employee experience, and compliance, requiring strong judgment, structured problem-solving, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• 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
• 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
• 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

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in global mobility, immigration, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of immigration laws and regulations, particularly in the US
• Experience in managing global mobility programs, including policy development and implementation
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop creative solutions
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to partner with senior stakeholders and external vendors
• Experience in managing vendors and optimizing partnerships
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to establish and maintain reporting and analytics
• Proficiency in Excel and other tools used in global mobility

Nice to Have

• Experience in managing remote work programs and global assignments
• Knowledge of tax and finance implications of global mobility
• Experience in partnering with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Tax, and Finance
• Certification in global mobility or a related field

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a remote-first company and contribute to the development of global mobility programs
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certification programs
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangements
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
• Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance

• Make sure to highlight your experience in managing global mobility programs, including policy development and implementation, in your application.
• Be prepared to provide examples of your problem-solving skills, particularly in analyzing complex immigration issues and developing creative solutions.
• Familiarize yourself with Affirm's company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to the development of global mobility programs.
• If you have experience in managing remote work programs or global assignments, be sure to highlight this in your application.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience in partnering with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Tax, and Finance, and how you can apply this experience to the role.
• Consider including a portfolio or samples of your work, such as policy documents or program implementations, to demonstrate your skills and experience.