CISO — Remote-First Financial Security Leader

Affirm; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 267,000 - 327,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% subsidized medical coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead information security and cybersecurity programs. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership position at a regulated financial institution or Fintech.

The CISO will develop security governance, technical controls, and ensure compliance with security standards. Affirm supports a remote-first work culture, offering flexibility for most positions across the United States.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Designing information security programs compliant with FDIC standards.
• Leading incident response in cloud-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Information Security Program.
• Establish threat monitoring and detection capabilities.
• Lead the Bank's Incident Response Program.

Skills

Information Security Program Development

Cybersecurity and Threat Management

Third-Party Risk Oversight

Data Governance and Privacy Protection

Leadership

Education

Minimum of 10 years in information security

Experience at a regulated financial institution or Fintech

Job description

Affirm is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead information security and cybersecurity programs. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership position at a regulated financial institution or Fintech.

The CISO will develop security governance, technical controls, and ensure compliance with security standards. Affirm supports a remote-first work culture, offering flexibility for most positions across the United States.