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. Coordination is critical as you are interacting with many stakeholders working in a wide range of fields. 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.

Lead large-scale development projects, initiatives and activities in your area of expertise that have a significant knock-on effect on the entire organization. Identify, develop and recommend security strategic directions to balance business needs, requirements and best practices. Advise your clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives under your responsibility.





Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs to support your unit's strategic projects and initiatives. Offer security programs to internal employees to promote the organization's culture of ethics and compliance. Represent your unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodies.

Market-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 ~ Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment Bachelor's degree in a related field Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered CISSP, GIAC SANS, or equivalent certification (an asset) Knowledge of French is required Advanced proficiency of English both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. 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.

We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance.

📌 Security Specialist - Remote - French (Montreal)
🏢 Desjardins Group
📍 Montreal