Security Advisor strengthening security governance, risk management, and compliance at Desjardins, North America’s largest cooperative financial group. Advising partners and implementing security programs across specialized domains.
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize security measures aligned with corporate objectives
Plan, implement and oversee security best practices to strengthen Desjardins's security posture
Help develop the Desjardins Group Security Office's priorities and governance
Advise and assist clients and partners on major security-related initiatives and development projects
Propose solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs
Identify and assess risks within the relevant security specialty
Serve as integrator for projects, processes and initiatives
Prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on organizational objectives and priorities
Diagnose issues, risks, needs and challenges to determine target outcomes
Analyze data and conduct studies
Make recommendations to develop best practices and organizational initiatives
Design, update, implement and monitor legal and regulatory compliance action plans, programs, processes, solutions and tools
Help train internal practitioners, raise awareness and communicate information
Support outreach activities for internal and external partners and practitioners
Coordinate with stakeholders working in other fields
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Minimum of four years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Extensive knowledge in the relevant security field
Analytical skills and detailed knowledge of the relevant line of business
Ability to diagnose and assess security issues, risks, needs and challenges
Knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance
Ability to coordinate with stakeholders across different fields
Interpersonal skills
Benefits
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
Accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process
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