Physical Security Associate
Wealthsimple
Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Oct 31, 2025
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Wealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage your money. Using smart technology, we take financial services that are often confusing, opaque and expensive and make them transparent and low-cost for everyone. We’re the largest fintech company in Canada, with over 3+ million users who trust us with more than $100 billion in assets.
Our teams ship often and make an impact with groundbreaking ideas. We're looking for talented people who keep it simple and value collaboration and humility as we continue to create inclusive and high-performing teams where people can be inspired to do their best work.
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Physical Security Associate to assist with the day-to-day operations of our corporate security program. This multifaceted role includes conducting security risk assessments, coordinating emergency management procedures, and managing daily protective measures to ensure the safety of personnel, facilities, and assets. The successful candidate will also be responsible for creating and delivering security awareness training to staff, and assisting with the development and implementation of security policies. This position requires a highly professional individual with strong communication skills, situational awareness, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic and sensitive environments.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Organize and supervise the security guard service program and operations.
- Enhance and oversee Wealthsimple’s emergency response program.
- Create and manage the Wealthsimple security awareness program.
- Assist in development of corporate security policies and procedures.
- Support on front desk operations and client reception desk as required.
- Regularly update and refine travel security policies, procedures and documentation to address emerging threats.
- Provide real-time security advice, mentorship, and assistance to traveling personnel ensuring continuous situational awareness and response capabilities.
- Act as the subject matter expert on physical security matters, creating and providing risk assessments and mitigation for areas such as travel and events.
- Conduct reviews, assessments, planning, consultations, and guidance on security issues impacting senior executives.
- Conduct investigations, as needed.
- Liaise with law enforcement and other external partners, as required.
- Develop and implement security and logistical plans for domestic and international travel and appearances by senior executives.
- Anticipate, assess and manage situations where there may be risk of harm to senior executives.
- Respond to all emergencies impacting senior executives and liaise with medical and police operations as needed.
- Maintain a database of communications and people that create a potential risk of harm to senior executives. Analyze data to evaluate the severity and nature of risks to senior executives.
- Work with the executive assistants for senior executives on all bookings and invites impacting senior executive physical safety.
- Monitor travel activity and country incidents that could impact executive safety while abroad.
- Liaise with vendors and other third parties responsible for protecting senior executives including coordinating and implementing security systems and protocols.
- Assist in monitor and managing the video management (VMS) and access control system (ACS), as required.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Security Management, Risk Management, communications, or a related field.
- 2 + years experience in intelligence analysis, risk assessment, emergency response, communications or related role.
- Communications background or experience with de-escalating on client matters.
- Previous experience at a Fintech company is highly desirable.
- Experience with CCTV and access control platforms such as Genetec is an asset.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, capable of producing clear and concise security assessments, procedures, advisories and other documentation.
- A valid First Aid and CPR certificate is an asset.
- The ability to handle contentious or sensitive issues with discretion and integrity.
- A physical security professional designation such as a PSP or CPP from ASIS is an asset.
- This position is not eligible for remote work.
Why Wealthsimple?
🤑 Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
📈 Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business
🌴 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
📚 Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
🛫 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year
🌎 A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
💖 Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
We’re a remote-first team, with over 1,000 employees coast to coast in North America. Be a part of our Canadian success story and help shape the financial future of millions — join us!
Technology & Innovation at Wealthsimple
We believe the future belongs to those who innovate boldly. At Wealthsimple, every team member is expected to lean into new technologies, including AI, and tooling to rethink how we work, solve problems faster, and create even greater value. We're looking for people who are not just comfortable with change but energized by it. Our commitment is to build a company that evolves at the pace of the world around us, and we want you to help lead that future.
DEI Statement
At Wealthsimple, we are building products for a diverse world and we need a diverse team to do that successfully. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Accessibility Statement
Wealthsimple provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know, and we will work with you to provide the necessary support and make reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.
