Security Risk Management Specialist II
Affirm · Remote · United States · 1mo ago
At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.
About the Team
Affirm values security as being critical to the company's continued success. The Security Risk Management team is evolving beyond traditional governance, risk, and compliance; we are building an engineering driven program that designs, automates, and scales the controls, workflows, and tooling that protect Affirm and our customers.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will evaluate, build, and refine solutions to third-party risk and security governance challenges across the Security Third Party Program and the broader Security Risk Management program. They are equally comfortable applying security policy to real-world vendor decisions and shipping automation using modern tooling (Python, Cursor, Claude, and other agentic coding platforms) to replace manual GRC work with scalable, code-defined workflows. They will develop deep expertise across the security risk domain, partner closely with business and engineering stakeholders, and play an active role in Affirm's transformation of Security Risk Management from a compliance-oriented function into a security engineering discipline.
What You'll Do
We are looking for a curious, collaborative Security Risk Management Specialist to help scale Affirm's Third Party Risk Management program through process rigor, hands-on automation, and strong cross-functional partnership.
- You will conduct third-party security assessments, reviewing vendor questionnaires, evaluating security controls, and documenting risk findings as a core contributor to Affirm's TPRM program.
- You will build and maintain automation to reduce manual GRC workflows, using Python, low-code platforms, and agentic coding tools to improve program efficiency and scale.
- You will configure and maintain integrations across ticketing, GRC, and vendor management platforms to support consistent and repeatable workflow execution.
- You will partner with Procurement, Legal, Engineering, IT, Compliance, and Privacy on third-party risk reviews, follow-up actions, and risk-informed decisions.
- You will help develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting that give stakeholders clear visibility into third-party risk posture.
- You will contribute to process improvements and program documentation that mature Affirm's security governance over time.
What We Look For
- You have 3+ years of experience in Information Security, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field.
- You are comfortable using agentic coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot) and have working knowledge of Python for scripting or automation.
- You have familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and common cloud security concepts.
- You have working knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.
- You communicate clearly in writing and verbally, and can translate security risk concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- You hold (or are working toward) a professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC or bring equivalent practical experience. A BA/BS in a relevant field, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay Grade - J
Equity Grade - 4
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills. Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)
USA Pacific base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $130,000 - 180,000
USA Sapphire base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $115,000 - 165,000
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
#LI-Remote
Remote-first with flexibility built inAffirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.
Benefits designed for youOur benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:
- Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
- Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
- Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
- Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.
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