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Full-Time

Security Incident Response Lead

Updated on 10/9/2024

Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple

1,001-5,000 employees

Investment and crypto trading platform

Financial Services
Fintech

Senior, Expert

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 offers a highly supportive work environment that is centered on smart financial solutions and sustainable wealth building for its clients. Employees at Wealthsimple can enjoy being a part of a forward-thinking team that focuses on offering low-cost, accessible investment options and personalized financial advice. This focus on innovation and client satisfaction makes it an attractive workplace for professionals passionate about finance and technology.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$915.9M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

17%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Achieving unicorn status with significant backing from high-profile investors like Drake and Ryan Reynolds signals strong market confidence and growth potential.
  • The selective rollout of Wealthsimple Cash features indicates a strategic approach to product development and user engagement.
  • Wealthsimple's ability to raise substantial funds, such as the recent € million for its Venture Fund I, showcases its robust financial health and investor trust.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of digital wealth management and fintech is intense, with rivals like Revolut and Robinhood posing significant threats.
  • The selective availability of new features, like those in Wealthsimple Cash, could frustrate potential users and slow adoption.

What makes Wealthsimple unique

  • Wealthsimple's focus on the Canadian market allows it to tailor its products and services to local needs, unlike global competitors.
  • The company’s integration of zero-commission brokerage features sets it apart in the digital wealth management space.
  • Wealthsimple's recent venture into cryptocurrency and digital assets positions it uniquely at the intersection of traditional finance and emerging digital trends.