Desjardins Group

Security advisor

Desjardins Group$80K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Minimum of four years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of French is required
  • Advanced proficiency in English
  • Valid driver's license
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
  • Excellent physical condition, subject to medical assessment

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose issues, risks, needs, and challenges in security practices
  • Advise business sectors on security-related matters
  • Develop and implement policies and action plans to mitigate risks
  • Analyze data and make informed recommendations based on studies
  • Train internal stakeholders and raise awareness of security practices
  • Engage in outreach activities for internal partners and practitioners

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan for stable retirement income
  • Group insurance including telemedicine options
  • Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
  • Support for telework equipment
Full Job Description
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
  • Bachelor's degree 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
  • Advancedproficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Available to work flexible hours and travel occasionally, based on executive schedules and operational requirements
  • Excellent physical condition; willing to undergo a physical and medical assessment upon request
Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family
Security (FG)

Unposting Date
2026-10-2

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is a Canadian cooperative financial group with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in 1900 and has since grown to become the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, with over 7 million members and clients. The group offers a range of financial services including banking, insurance, wealth management, and investment services. Desjardins Group operates primarily in Quebec and Ontario, but also has a presence in other Canadian provinces as well as in the United States and Europe. The group is committed to social responsibility and sustainability, and has implemented various initiatives to promote these values.
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48,200 employees
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