Senior Security Analyst

Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians 

At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly expanding tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast-paced, high-pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Canada. 

• #1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail 
• Deloitte’s Fast 50 in Canada Winner for 2023 and 2024
• LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Canada for 2022 and 2023
• Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards
• Team of 700+ people
• 1M+ customers 
• 10K+ retail partners

What you'll be doing:

• Conducting deep investigations of security events and incidents, ensuring thorough analysis and remediation.
• Developing and improving detection signals and response processes
• Improving Mean Time to Acknowledge (MTTA) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) by leveraging automation and tooling.
• Managing and overseeing security-related vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with internal policies and evolving external threats.
• Proactively identifying security vulnerabilities, recommending and performing remediations, and documenting best practices for security operations.
• Creating and maintaining security documentation, including playbooks, incident response plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Engaging in threat modeling, vulnerability management, and proactive threat hunting and security assessments to identify and prevent security risks before they escalate.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, infrastructure, corporate technology, and compliance teams, to integrate security best practices across the organization

Who we are looking for:

• Threat modeling and threat hunting experience
• Experience participating in incident response
• Vulnerability management operations and remediation
• Recent software development or scripting experience is an asset
• Strong documentation skills, including playbooks, SOPs, and incident response plans
• Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable initiating and fostering new interactions across teams

Working at Neo:

The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth-oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we’re on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to do our best work for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building intuitive products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. If this resonates with you, keep reading.

We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and continuous support. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices. As we evolve rapidly, we’re looking for change-makers who thrive on challenge—people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well-paved path.

All team members have a stake in Neo’s success and earn meaningful equity through stock options. This ownership mindset is at the heart of everything we do — when Neo grows, we all grow. If you’ve heard that Neo employees work hard, it’s true. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments to our customers, partners, and each other. Working at Neo means taking ownership of your work and driving results, knowing that your contributions directly impact the company’s success. 

Apply with us:

We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check.