Senior Manager, Programs

Affirm; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 169,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Manager, Programs to enhance their security awareness initiatives. This role involves building a security culture, leading projects, and collaborating with diverse teams to mitigate human risk. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a background in risk management or information security, with a focus on innovative training solutions.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Stipends

Time Off

Stock Purchase Plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in risk management or information security.
• Experience developing security awareness programs.

Responsibilities

• Build a security culture through training and guidance.
• Lead technical security awareness projects.
• Create engaging security awareness materials.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Project Management

Behavior Science

Job description

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Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

Our mission is to cultivate a culture of security at Affirm, enabling the company to succeed in building honest financial products. The Sr. Manager, Security Awareness Risk Manager role is integral to this mission. This person should approach security awareness efforts from a behavioral lens, strategizing on how to reduce human risk.

The Security Risk Management team builds and deploys governance, risk, and compliance processes, conducts audits, and ensures data protection and compliance in technologies and business processes.

What You'll Do

1. Build a security culture through staff training and cybersecurity guidance.
2. Lead technical security awareness projects to secure Affirm’s products, services, and platform.
3. Collaborate with Product & Engineering teams on consumer Security content.
4. Design & manage Affirm’s Security awareness program aligned with industry standards.
5. Track progress, manage dependencies, evaluate risks, and communicate with stakeholders.
6. Facilitate Tech Org IT & Security meetings.
7. Communicate security risks clearly to non-experts to inform business decisions.
8. Manage internal and customer security communications.
9. Create engaging security awareness materials (newsletters, videos, webinars, training).
10. Develop security documentation and ensure stakeholder awareness.
11. Coordinate remediation efforts with Security teams and stakeholders.
12. Partner with Product Security to enhance the Security Champions program.
13. Use behavior-driven metrics to measure Security Awareness and human risk.

What We Look For

1. Understanding of behavior science or psychology.
2. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
3. Experience developing and implementing security awareness programs.
4. Minimum 6 years in risk management, information security, or related fields with technical teams.
5. Experience with e-learning platforms and engaging training materials.
6. Strong project management and collaboration skills.
7. Problem-solving drive and innovative thinking.
8. Ability to work with diverse teams and perspectives.
9. Knowledge of risk and control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC, PCI DSS).

Pay Grade - N

Equity Grade - 9

Base pay in the US varies by location, from $169,000 to $240,000 annually, with additional benefits and equity options.

Affirm is a remote-first company, with some roles requiring occasional office work. We offer comprehensive benefits including health coverage, stipends, time off, and stock purchase plans.

We are committed to an inclusive hiring process and provide accommodations for candidates as needed.