Security Risk Lead, Third-Party Automation

Affirm; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm in Raleigh, NC is seeking a seasoned professional to lead their Security Third Party Program. The ideal candidate will drive security initiatives, automate processes, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to manage security risks. A background in Information Security and coding fluency in Python are essential.

Affirm offers competitive compensation with clear pay structures, equity opportunities, and robust health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security or Risk Management.
• Hands-on experience with agentic coding tools and a working knowledge of Python.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with information security frameworks (NIST, PCI DSS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature Affirm's Security Third Party Program.
• Build and maintain automation for GRC tasks.
• Evaluate third party security controls and risk posture.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Python

Cloud Security

Communication Skills

Education

BA or BS degree in Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science or related field

Tools

GRC platforms

SQL

Job description

Affirm in Raleigh, NC is seeking a seasoned professional to lead their Security Third Party Program. The ideal candidate will drive security initiatives, automate processes, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to manage security risks. A background in Information Security and coding fluency in Python are essential.

Affirm offers competitive compensation with clear pay structures, equity opportunities, and robust health benefits.