Director, Information Technology & Security
About the role
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.
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
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.
Qualifications
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.
Skills
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.
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).
USA Pacific base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $300,000 - $360,000
USA Sapphire base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $267,000 - $327,000
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:
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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