Security Risk Lead, Third-Party Automation

Affirm; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm is looking for a Security Risk Manager to lead our Security Third Party Program. This role involves automating processes, managing security risks across third parties, and collaborating with various teams. You will drive operational excellence and improve security governance through engineering solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of experience in Information Security, a solid grasp of cloud environments, and proficiency in Python and agentic coding tools. Affirm provides competitive compensation and extensive health benefits to support your well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in relevant roles.
• Hands-on experience with agentic coding tools.
• Familiarity with cloud security risks and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve Affirm's Security Third Party Program.
• Build and maintain automation to replace manual tasks.
• Evaluate third-party security controls and risks.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Python

Cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Agentic coding tools (Cursor, Claude, Copilot)

SQL

BI tools

Job description

Affirm is looking for a Security Risk Manager to lead our Security Third Party Program. This role involves automating processes, managing security risks across third parties, and collaborating with various teams. You will drive operational excellence and improve security governance through engineering solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of experience in Information Security, a solid grasp of cloud environments, and proficiency in Python and agentic coding tools. Affirm provides competitive compensation and extensive health benefits to support your well-being.