Security Risk Lead, Third-Party Automation

Affirm; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 146,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm is seeking an experienced professional to lead its Security Third Party Program, focusing on automation and security risk management. This role demands expertise in Information Security and Risk Management, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience, familiarity with cloud environments, and a degree in a related field. Affirm offers competitive pay, transparent compensation structures, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and flexible spending.

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 environments and security risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature Affirm's Security Third Party Program.
• Build automation to replace manual GRC tasks.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage security risks.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Python

Cloud Environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

BA or BS degree in Information Security or related field

Professional certification in Information Security or Risk Management (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

Agentic coding tools (Cursor, Claude)

SQL/BI tools

Job description

Affirm is seeking an experienced professional to lead its Security Third Party Program, focusing on automation and security risk management. This role demands expertise in Information Security and Risk Management, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience, familiarity with cloud environments, and a degree in a related field. Affirm offers competitive pay, transparent compensation structures, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and flexible spending.