Full-Time

Security Incident Response Lead

Posted on 9/6/2024

Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple

1,001-5,000 employees

Financial technology for investing and taxes

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Bash
Python
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in the Security domain
  • 2+ years experience being an Incident Manager, taking ownership of investigations
  • Understand how to turn noise into signals using a SIEM
  • Some scripting ability (Python, Bash)
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with cloud infrastructure
  • Believes that honesty, transparency, and inclusivity are important when communicating with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrates good judgement under pressure both in terms of technical problem solving and collaborating cross functionally
  • Eager to learn from the team and others. We value making one another successful!
Responsibilities
  • Help take our security incident response capabilities to the next level by building relationships with Engineering teams, new playbooks and finding opportunities for automation
  • Grow others in the art of Incident Response to support the program and increase consistency in outcomes
  • Play a key role in building and shaping the Security Incident Response team
  • Take the role of Incident Commander to bring incidents to resolution
  • Help shape the direction of investment by informing the business of trends and relevant metrics
  • Partner with our Security Engineers to monitor, refine, and expand our SIEM and SOAR platforms
  • Coordinate with the Fraud and Privacy teams to investigate potential fraudulent and sensitive activity
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for responding to security incidents, internal questions and operational support

Wealthsimple provides a range of financial tools that help individuals manage their money effectively. Their services include automated investing, where users can set up investment accounts that automatically adjust based on market conditions, and commission-free stock trading, allowing users to buy and sell stocks without paying fees. They also offer cryptocurrency investments for those interested in digital currencies, as well as tax filing services that are designed to be quick and user-friendly. Wealthsimple stands out from its competitors by focusing on a digital platform that is tailored for young professionals and tech-savvy individuals, making financial management more accessible and straightforward. The company's goal is to simplify the financial management process for everyone, using technology to create a more personalized and approachable experience.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$826.6M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 6%

1 year growth

↑ 22%

2 year growth

↑ 28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wealthsimple's AUA reached $50 billion, indicating strong market presence.
  • The rise in public markets boosts Wealthsimple's valuation and growth potential.
  • Increased interest in sustainable investing aligns with Wealthsimple's ESG-focused portfolios.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from zero-commission brokers may erode Wealthsimple's market share.
  • Invite-only rollout of Wealthsimple Cash could limit user adoption and growth.
  • Mainstream cryptocurrency adoption may disrupt Wealthsimple's current offerings.

What makes Wealthsimple unique

  • Wealthsimple offers a user-friendly platform for tech-savvy, young professionals.
  • The company provides a diversified portfolio of ETFs for automated investing.
  • Wealthsimple integrates tax filing services with its financial management tools.

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