Security Advisor

Desjardins Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services organization in Montreal is seeking a Security Advisor for a temporary position of 12 months. You will develop and optimize security measures, advise internal stakeholders, and implement action plans to enhance security practices. The ideal candidate has a college diploma and a minimum of four years of relevant experience, with knowledge of French being a requirement. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, flexible vacation, and other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues, risks, needs and challenges for your line of work.
• Advise business sectors on security matters.
• Develop and implement objectives, solutions, policies, and action plans.
• Analyze data, conduct studies, and write reports.
• Help train internal stakeholders and raise awareness.

Skills

Action oriented

Business insight

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Savvy

Nimble learning

Education

College diploma in a related field

Job description

Temporary position for 12 months

As a security advisor, you help develop and optimize security measures to align with corporate objectives by planning, implementing and overseeing best practices to strengthen Desjardins's security posture. You help develop the Desjardins Group Security Office's priorities and governance, and work on different aspects of our security practices. You're responsible for one or more sub-specialties, such as personal information and data protection, information security, physical security and financial crime and fraud prevention. You advise and assist clients and partners on major security-related initiatives and development projects. You develop tools, methods and processes. Your projects and initiatives require comprehensive knowledge in your field of expertise. You propose recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization's objectives and priorities. You share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills and comprehensive knowledge of your line of business. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal skills are therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Diagnose issues, risks, needs and challenges for your line of work to determine target outcomes.
• Advise business sectors on security matters.
• Help develop and implement objectives, solutions, policies, programs and action plans to mitigate risks for members and clients and for the organization.
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports.
• Help train internal stakeholders, raise awareness and communicate information.
• Help with outreach activities for internal partners and practitioners.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• College diploma in a related field
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required

Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Security (FG)