Senior Corporate Security Specialist

Toronto Corporate Office

Etobicoke, ON M8X 2X3, CAN

Description

At Meridianour 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.

This role supports the Director - Fraud Management & Corporate Security ("FMCS"), Manager - Corporate Security, and the FMCS team in execution of their mandate for Meridian Credit Union, motusbank, and Meridian OneCap (collectively Meridian ).

The position’s key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) :

• Serve as a Physical Security Subject Matter Expert ( SME ) for Meridian.
• Conduct physical risk assessments on a regular cadence and create applicable documentation.
• Assist with Corporate Security investigations (internal fraud, physical security, etc.)
• Respond to External Agency Requests ( EARs ).
• Liaise and build relationships with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, other industry SMEs, industry peers, and other Meridian stakeholders.

Day to Day Operations :

• Support all aspects of the Corporate Security program to manage Meridian’s risk tolerance.
• Provide support to proactively enhance the Corporate Security program.
• Execute physical risk assessments of Meridian locations as required. Create reports that communicate findings and develop recommendations to the first line of defence.
• Work closely with Property Management to implement and document systems, tools, risks, and controls used to prevent, detect, mitigate, analyze, and respond to physical security threats and incidents.
• Support the first line of defence to assess risks and controls, as appropriate, as part of new location or existing location renovation projects.
• Develop relationships and intelligence channels with industry peers and other relevant parties to identify industry best practices, innovations, technology, emerging threats, recent security incidents, and other information relevant to the Corporate Security program.

Communicate findings to leadership and key internal stakeholders as appropriate.

• Accurately log and complete EARs by their legislative deadlines to gather and report applicable information as mandated by law enforcement, the Canada Revenue Agency ( CRA ), etc.
• Support and conduct applicable internal investigations and make recommendations based on findings. Exercise tact and diplomacy at all times when dealing with stakeholders and maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in the context of each investigation.

Use every opportunity to identify potential control weaknesses and escalate to FMCS Leadership for further review and action.

• Monitor and track Branch / Treasury differences to identify emerging risk trends and patterns.
• Maintain an efficiency and effectiveness mindset that focuses on continual improvement, innovation, and iteration on existing processes and the FMCS program as a whole.
• Help develop training materials, as appropriate (e.g. Emergency Situations, Robberies, etc.).
• Execute SQL reports and support automatic daily reporting for FMCS and the AML team.
• Cross-train and support FMCS and the AML team as appropriate
• Complete video footage requests from internal and external parties
• Support Meridian during emergency and highly-sensitive situations.
• Proactively assist with updates to policy, procedure, and other relevant enterprise documents.

Meridian / Member Focus :

• Identify opportunities to change / enhance / eliminate redundant processes and practices that are mutually beneficial to FMCS and Meridian stakeholders.
• Resolve outstanding issues, incidents, and requests within the scope of the role, while maintaining a Member-centric focus and commitment to Member experience.
• Serve as a brand ambassador and representative of FMCS on projects, initiatives, or other engagements. Provide outstanding quality service to all stakeholders and partners.
• Actively participate and provide input during presentations and team meetings.
• Effectively manage expectations, multiple priorities, and competing deadlines.
• Provide timely responses and turnarounds to all communications and escalate as appropriate.
• Remain committed to self-directed learning and development, remain up to date on industry trends and best practices, and look for opportunities for further development.

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

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
• This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!

Who we are :

Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 360,000 Members.

Meridian has more than 75 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 89 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 30B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members.

With over 2000 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 tobuild on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.

Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.

We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.

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