Security Advisor

Desjardins

. Develop and optimize security measures aligned with corporate objectives .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and optimizing security measures, with a strong focus on legal and regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in advising on security best practices and enhancing organizational security posture while fostering collaboration with internal and external partners.

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Security Best PracticesRisk AssessmentLegal and Regulatory ComplianceStakeholder EngagementData Protection

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Hard Skills

Security Measures DevelopmentRisk IdentificationData AnalysisCompliance Action PlansFraud Prevention

Soft Skills

Action OrientedCustomer FocusInterpersonal SavvyNimble LearningBusiness Insight

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityPhysical SecurityFinancial Crime PreventionGovernanceSecurity Posture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Work on security practices across personal information and data protection, information security, physical security, and financial crime and fraud prevention
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
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
Analyze data and conduct studies
Design, update, implement and monitor legal and regulatory compliance action plans, programs, processes, solutions and tools
Train internal practitioners, raise awareness and communicate information
Support outreach activities for internal and external partners and practitioners
Coordinate and interact with stakeholders in other fields

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of four years of relevant experience
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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