Risk and Security Officer - 2nd Line of Defense

Worldline; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payment solutions provider is seeking a Risk and Security Officer to join their 2nd Line of Defense Team in Victoria, BC. The role involves managing security risks, supervising compliance with regulations, and conducting risk assessments. Candidates should have a Bachelor in IT and 5 years of experience in information security. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential. The position offers hybrid work, attractive benefits, and a chance to shape the future of payments technology.

Benefits

Annual paid vacation starting from 23+ days

Public holidays swap program

Retirement contribution matching up to 5%

Extended health benefits including dental and vision

Lifestyle spending account of $300

Out of country health coverage

Life Insurance

Family and employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in operational risk or cybersecurity.
• Proven knowledge of COSO, ISO 27001, PCI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first contact for risk/security topics.
• Supervise IT/security risk management and compliance.
• Conduct periodic operational and security risk controls.
• Support enterprise risk management assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Results-driven mindset

Self-starter

Multicultural mindset

Education

Bachelor in IT, IT Security, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Risk and security frameworks knowledge

Job description

Risk and Security Officer - 2nd Line of Defense

Location : Victoria, BC (hybrid)

Salary Range : $85K CAD to $105K CAD

At Worldline, our technology addresses persistent challenges of the payment world. We craft and operate leading digital payment and transactional solutions that enable sustainable economic growth and reinforce trust and security in our societies.

We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorn companies and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution of payments.

The opportunity

If you are a highly-skilled Information Security & Risk Officer, then get ready to join one of Worldline’s global business lines: Merchant Services and be part of our 2nd Line of Defense Team.

We have many hardworking and dedicated peers that would love for you to work with them. We are committed to continuous improvement. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve quality, reduce costs, build excellent solutions, and grow customer happiness. We would like to welcome an organized, innovative, and process-driven colleague to our team.

You will be the first point of contact for the local business regarding risk or security topics.

You supervise and participate in further developments of the IT/security risk management and internal control system, relevant tools, and processes.

You supervise compliance with local and industry-specific regulations like PCI DSS or ISO 27001 and the implementation of required measures.

You conduct periodic operational and security risk controls to validate efficiency, identify risks, and promote continuous improvement.

You support quarterly enterprise risk management assessments.

You supervise, govern, and validate the security maturity level of key suppliers.

You support the Risk and Information Security activities of MS Security Organization for your scope.

Who you are

We look for big thinkers—people who can drive positive change, step up, and show what’s next. People with passion, a can-do attitude, and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice, this means :

• You possess excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail.
• You have good interpersonal skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You are results-driven and persistent.
• You are a self-starter and can operate in virtual setups and matrix organizations.
• You own a multicultural mindset.

Skills we can’t do without :

• You have a Bachelor in IT, IT Security, Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• You possess 5 years of experience as an operational risk, information security, security risk management, and/or cybersecurity professional.
• You have proven knowledge of relevant risk and security frameworks, like COSO, ISO 27001, PCI, etc.

Nice to have (but not deal breakers) :

• You possess a certificate in risk/security (CISA, CISM, or CISSP).
• You have knowledge of the payments industry.

Please note, Worldline requires that all candidates have legal eligibility to work in Canada and be willing to undergo a background check upon offer/prior to hire.

Perks & Benefits :

• Annual paid vacation and wellness days starting from 23+ days per calendar year
• Public holidays swap program
• Retirement saving matching contribution up to 5% of salary
• Extended health benefit including dental, vision, and coverage above Canada universal health care
• Lifestyle spending account : $300 towards anything that fosters a healthy lifestyle
• Out of country health coverage
• Life Insurance
• Family and employee assistance program

Shape the evolution :

We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, a can-do attitude, and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on society. With an empowering culture, strong technology, and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career—wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Worldline provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, colour, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company also takes affirmative action to ensure fair treatment during employment. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

Learn more about life at Worldline at careers.worldline.com