Senior Security Advisor strengthening security governance and practices at Desjardins, North America's largest cooperative financial group. Leading complex initiatives, policies and strategic advice across the organization.
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize security measures aligned with corporate objectives
Plan, implement and oversee security best practices to strengthen Desjardins's security posture
Develop priorities and governance for the Desjardins Group Security Office
Lead practitioners on development projects and complex, cross-sector strategic initiatives related to security
Develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions
Lead large-scale security development projects, initiatives and activities with organization-wide impact
Advise clients and partners on positioning, planning, development, execution and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives
Identify, analyze, report and diagnose major issues and recommend solutions to decision-making bodies
Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs
Offer security programs to internal employees to promote ethics and compliance
Represent the unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodies
Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with external partners and organizations
Serve as an expert advisor, subject matter expert, resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Minimum of eight years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Expertise in one or more security sub-specialties, such as personal information and data protection, information security, physical security, or financial crime and fraud prevention
Extensive, in-depth knowledge in the relevant field of expertise
Analytical skills and comprehensive understanding of the line of business and organization
Business insight
Effective communication
Complexity management
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Strategic mindset
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
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