Third Party Information Security Assessment Lead Assessor at SoFi

, , Costa Rica -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Information Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Audit, Data Risk, Control Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Leadership, Problem Solving, Technical Understanding, Organizational Skills, Cloud Security, Security Frameworks

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Employee Applicant Privacy Notice Who we are: Shape a brighter financial future with us. Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world. The Role: The Third Party Information Security Assessment Lead Assessor is responsible for conducting and completing an ongoing book of third party information security assessments for the TPISA utility function within the SoFi Information Security organization. These efforts require subject matter expertise for Information Security Key Controls across various third party service categories, a keen focus on critical process step adherence, supporting multiple legal vehicles, functions, and business units and adherence to pre-defined service level agreements. The role will also require a clear understanding of data risk, use, and ownership scenarios, business use cases, and artifact evidence from third parties evidencing control design and operational effectiveness. The TPISA Lead Assessor will also need to work with the Third Party Relationship Managers from the business to drive resolution of all issues coming from completed, incomplete, or past due assessments. Once action plans are formalized, the TPISA Lead Assessor will bring all remediation plans to governance allowing for efficient review and approval from the SoFi Information Security leadership team. This role requires a strategic approach to Third Party Information Security Risk Assessment, alignment with relevant regulations and industry standards, and the adherence to Third Party principles and best practices. The TPISA Lead Assessor needs to also support the TPISA Program Manager in overall program maturity, system and tool enhancement, load balancing requests across the team, and building strong relationships with the business, Vendor Management, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, and Risk. In addition, the TPISA Lead Assessor needs to partner and communicate effectively with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th line of defense counterparts on process, risk, and control review. What You’ll Do: Lead and manage TPISA execution for a book of third parties, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to program service level agreements. Serve as a subject matter expert for the book of third parties under review, providing sound rationales for inherent risk, control strength, residual risk, and corrective action plans. Draft and deliver detailed Issue Capture forms that dimension TPISA related Issues, Risks, and Remediation Plans in order to bring the business into Compliance. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure TPISA key lifecycle stages and steps are met. Work across business units and legal vehicles to understand the source and context of the non-compliance via the Issue Capture and bring forward to Governance. Work within the TPISA system of record and drive for consistency, auditability, and enforcement of key lifecycle steps and industry best practices. Engage effectively with key stakeholders from both inside and outside the SoFi Cybersecurity team for formal review and approval of Assessments and Issues. What You’ll Need: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Risk Management, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in a Third Party Information Security Assessment role in a highly regulated organization. Hold one or more relevant industry certifications such as a CRISC, CISSP, CISA, or CISM. Proven ability to quickly assimilate new information and drive for ongoing effective Cybersecurity Program Management best practices. Experience with regulatory examinations and a strong technical understanding of audit and testing concepts. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple Assessments and Issues concurrently. In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, PCI, ISO 27000 series) and regulatory requirements. Excellent organizational, leadership, decision-making, and communication skills. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Nice To have: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Understanding of cloud security frameworks and risk management programs. Subject matter expertise in 3 or more Cybersecurity key control domains. Experience working in both regulated Financial Services and Financial Technology startup environments. Experience working in both US and Offshore geographies. Compensation and Benefits The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location. To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page! SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law. The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email accommodations@sofi.com. Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time. Internal Employees If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles.

Responsibilities

The TPISA Lead Assessor is responsible for conducting third party information security assessments and ensuring compliance with service level agreements. This includes managing issues from assessments and collaborating with various business units to drive resolution.