Security Risk Lead, Third-Party Automation

Affirm; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affirm is looking for an experienced professional to lead its Security Third Party Program. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and improving security processes, focusing on automation, and collaborating with various stakeholders to assess security risks.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Information Security or related fields, strong Python skills, and familiarity with cloud security management. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security, Risk Management, Engineering or relevant roles.
• Hands-on experience with Python and agentic coding tools.
• Familiarity with cloud security risks and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead Affirm's Security Third Party Program with design and implementation.
• Build automation to enhance GRC tasks.
• Partner with stakeholders to assess and manage security risks.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Python

Cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Excellent written and verbal communication

Automation tools (Cursor, Claude)

Education

BA or BS degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

SQL

BI tools

GRC platforms

Job description

Affirm is looking for an experienced professional to lead its Security Third Party Program. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and improving security processes, focusing on automation, and collaborating with various stakeholders to assess security risks.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Information Security or related fields, strong Python skills, and familiarity with cloud security management. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.