Director, Affirm Bank Information Security
About The Position
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. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will serve as a key member of the Bank’s Executive Management Team and will be responsible for establishing and leading Bank’s information security and cybersecurity programs. As the Bank prepares to launch as a de novo Industrial Loan Company (ILC), the CISO will design and implement an enterprise-wide security framework that meets FDIC and state regulatory expectations, supports the Bank’s risk appetite, and protects customer and institutional data. The CISO will lead the development of information security governance, technical controls, and third-party risk oversight, ensuring a strong and scalable security posture from inception through growth. This leader will collaborate closely with technology, risk, and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into every aspect of the Bank’s systems and operations.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of information security and technology risk management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity at a regulated financial institution or Fintech.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing information security programs compliant with FDIC and FFIEC standards.
- Strong familiarity with third-party risk frameworks and financial services cybersecurity expectations.
- Experience leading incident response, penetration testing, and security operations in cloud-based and hybrid environments.
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical topics to executive leadership, the Board, and regulators.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a risk-based and pragmatic approach to decision-making.
- Expert knowledge of information security principles, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Strategic thinker with strong operational execution and control discipline.
- Effective communicator capable of influencing across technical and business functions.
- Collaborative leader who fosters a culture of accountability, awareness, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Information Security Program Development
- Cybersecurity and Threat Management
- Third-Party and Affiliate Risk Oversight
- Data Governance and Privacy Protection
- Business Continuity and Resilience
- De Novo and Pre-Opening Readiness
- Leadership and Culture
Benefits
- Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents).
- In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).
- Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
- Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
- Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
- ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
