Senior Defensive Security Advisor at Desjardins identifying and mitigating threats across systems and networks. Leading complex initiatives and collaborating with stakeholders for effective security posture.
About the role
- Drive our global cybersecurity strategy, embed a security-first culture, and lead a team of 15 across key security domains
- Ensure compliance with global regulations (GDPR, MiCA, FATF, AML/KYC) and maintain a strong risk management framework
- Build threat intelligence capabilities, lead incident response plans, and stay ahead of evolving attack vectors
- Oversee our SOC and design scalable, secure architecture across hybrid environments
- Implement and enforce strong data privacy and DLP controls to safeguard sensitive data
- Assess and manage security risks across our vendor ecosystem
- Advise ExCo and the board, and champion a security-aware culture across the business
- Lead red-teaming, threat hunting, and build security automation to proactively detect and mitigate threats
Requirements
- 10+ years in information security leadership, including experience as a CISO or Deputy CISO preferably in the financial services or fintech industry, with specific trading industry experience
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and technologies
- Proven experience in building and leading proactive security programs, including threat hunting, vulnerability research, and red teaming
- Track record of building and scaling global security programs across regulated environments
- Strong familiarity with global regulatory frameworks related to Forex and trading
- Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and communicate complex issues clearly
- Comfortable getting hands-on when needed from tooling to threat modeling
- A mindset focused on enablement, not just enforcement
- Ability to work across time zones in a matrix environment
- Ability to travel overseas as required ad hoc
- Familiarity with security considerations in financial trading platforms and emerging digital assets will be highly regarded
- Knowledge of decentralised technologies, cryptographic protocols, or digital custody models is considered an advantage
- Experience working across both traditional and innovative market infrastructures is preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
- Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
- 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
- Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
- Frequent events and celebrations
- Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
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