Senior Manager, Information Security

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Why Meridian?

At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.

Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.

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The role :

Meridian is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager to lead our cybersecurity team and drive the execution of our enterprise-wide Cyber Security Strategy.

In this pivotal role, you will develop and mentor a team of security specialists, oversee the cybersecurity Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Management and Security Awareness Programs, and lead the Computer Incident Response Team (CSIRT), ensuring rapid mitigation of threats to organizational assets.

You will play a critical role in shaping Meridian’s security architecture, standards and key cyber controls, including coordinating compliance activities, collaborating on strategic initiatives, evaluating new technologies, and championing continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices to safeguard Meridian’s reputation and assets.

Key Responsibilities :

Team Leadership & Development :

• Mentor and coach a high-performing team of security professionals, fostering engagement and building competencies.
• Conduct performance appraisals and support professional growth.
• Allocate security resources to business project teams and manage priorities based on business needs and cybersecurity risks.

Incident Response :

Risk Assessment & Controls :

Threat Intelligence :

Security Standards & Compliance :

Vulnerability Management

Security Awareness

General & Strategic Initiatives :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

This role represents an existing vacancy. Internal candidates are being considered as part of our standard process.

Salary Range : CAD $95,000 – $142,400 annually

Compensation for this role is based on a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates with stronger alignment to the role’s requirements may be placed higher within the range. Your recruiter will share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.

Office Location :   Toronto Corporate Office with the ability to travel to our St. Catharines office as needed. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of one day per week in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.

What's in it for you?

Build the Future of Banking with Us

At Meridian, we’re not just adapting to the future—we’re shaping it. We see talent as a catalyst for   sustainable growth ,   community impact , and   future-readiness . As the financial landscape evolves, we’re looking for team members who bring :

Who we are :

Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve.  Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.

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