As a senior 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 lead practitioners on development projects and innovative, complex, cross-sector strategic initiatives related to security. You help develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions. Your initiatives require extensive, in-depth knowledge in your field of expertise. You make recommendations on the development and execution of projects and initiatives with a very high degree of operational and conceptual complexity. You use your analytical skills and comprehensive, in-depth understanding of your line of business and the organization. Coordination is critical as you are interacting with many stakeholders working in a wide range of fields. Interpersonal skills are therefore essential. You serve as an expert advisor and subject matter expert, as well as a resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies. More specifically, you will be required to:Lead large-scale development projects, initiatives and activities in your area of expertise that have a significant knock-on effect on the entire organizationIdentify, develop and recommend security strategic directions to balance business needs, requirements and best practicesAdvise your clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives under your responsibilityIdentify, analyze, report and diagnose major issues and recommend solutions to decision-making bodiesDevelop and update policies, standards, models and programs to support your unit's strategic projects and initiativesOffer security programs to internal employees to promote the organization's culture of ethics and complianceRepresent your unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodiesRepresent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with external partners and organizationsWhat we offer*Competitive salary and annual bonus4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first yearDefined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirementGroup insurance including telemedicineReimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the tableBachelor's degree in a related fieldA minimum of eight years of relevant experiencePlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredKnowledge of French is required Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset#LI-HybridTrade 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.If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!Job Family Security (FG)Unposting Date 2025-09-10
