Security Risk Lead, Third-Party Automation

Affirm; San Francisco (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

Job summary

Affirm is seeking an experienced Security Risk Manager to lead their Security Third Party Program. The role involves improving processes, automating controls, and collaborating closely with business stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in information security, hands-on experience with tools like Python, and a solid understanding of cloud environments. The position offers a competitive salary range of $165,000 - $225,000 per year based on location and experience.

Benefits include 100% subsidized medical coverage, flexible spending stipends, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security, Risk Management, Engineering and/or relevant roles.
• Experience with industry-based security frameworks (NIST, ISO, PCI DSS, etc.).
• Professional certification in Information Security or Risk Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature Affirm's Security Third Party Program.
• Build and maintain automation for GRC tasks using Python and low code platforms.
• Evaluate third party security controls and provide recommendations.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Python

Cloud Environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Communication Skills

Education

BA or BS in Information Security, Cyber Security, or related field

Tools

Agentic coding tools (Cursor, Claude)

Job description

Affirm is seeking an experienced Security Risk Manager to lead their Security Third Party Program. The role involves improving processes, automating controls, and collaborating closely with business stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in information security, hands-on experience with tools like Python, and a solid understanding of cloud environments. The position offers a competitive salary range of $165,000 - $225,000 per year based on location and experience.

Benefits include 100% subsidized medical coverage, flexible spending stipends, and an employee stock purchase plan.