Full-Time

IT Security Risk Management Lead

Posted on 7/2/2024

Affirm

Affirm

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides buy now, pay later financing solutions

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$142k - $210kAnnually

+ Equity Rewards + Monthly Stipends + Health and Wellness Benefits

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Management
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of risk management, information security, or other relevant experience working with technical teams and balancing risk against business need.
  • Knowledge of risk and control frameworks (e.g. NIST Cyber Security Framework, ISO 2700x, SOC1 & 2 (SSAE18), PCI DSS, NIST-800-53, FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, SANS Top 20, etc.) and experience with security practices and solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Develop complementary control frameworks that define the security responsibilities of Affirm and its third parties, including vendors, merchants, and partners.
  • Mature our third-party security risk processes by working with a broad range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Own the end-to-end execution of third-party due diligence and issues management, ensuring alignment with stakeholders throughout.
  • Design and generate metrics and reports on risk indicators, issues, and the efficiency of our operations.
  • Support Legal in our contract reviews and negotiations to ensure appropriate security terms are in place.
  • Provide best-in-class support for our client-facing teams and security assurance to our business partners as well as find opportunities to enhance this program and build internal and external relationships.
  • Fluently communicate security risks to non-experts to empower our business with valuable, actionable information.
  • Develop, curate, and disseminate security governance documentation, ensuring awareness amongst stakeholders and employees.
  • Partner with engineering and IT to define and document policies and technical procedures for secure and compliant treatment of sensitive data.

Affirm offers point-of-sale financing solutions as an alternative to traditional credit cards, primarily targeting consumers seeking flexible payment options and merchants wanting to provide these plans. Its main service is "buy now, pay later" (BNPL), allowing consumers to make purchases and pay over time through installment plans without hidden fees or deferred interest. Affirm partners with various merchants to integrate its payment solutions into their sales platforms, whether online or in-store, using user-friendly plugins and APIs. The company generates revenue from interest and fees on installment loans and from merchants who pay to offer Affirm's financing options. Additionally, Affirm provides a merchant dashboard for transaction processing and marketing support, helping businesses increase conversion rates and enhance customer purchasing power.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

-10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Affirm's partnership with Adyen expands its reach in the Canadian market.
  • The $4 billion capital partnership with Sixth Street boosts Affirm's financial stability.
  • Affirm's new merchant partnerships enhance its market presence and consumer engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from tech giants like Apple could threaten Affirm's market share.
  • Expansion to Adyen's platform may expose Affirm to new regulatory challenges in Canada.
  • Reliance on large retailers like Walmart could lead to conflicts of interest.

What makes Affirm unique

  • Affirm offers transparent payment plans with no hidden fees, unlike traditional credit cards.
  • Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants, providing diverse shopping options for consumers.
  • Affirm's user-friendly APIs enable seamless integration with online and in-store platforms.

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Benefits

Spending wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses

Supportive communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups

Remote-first workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country

Generous time off: Take the time you need when life happens

Health benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs

Mental healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs

Parental leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay.

Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

Away days: We offer 24 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge.

Learning & development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth.

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