Job Details

Security Engineer

M1 Finance

Job Description

Who we are

M1 helps clients build and protect their wealth, day to day and for the long term. Our self-directed platform allows users to invest, borrow, spend and save in one place, using automation to power each user's unique personal strategy. Hundreds of thousands of clients trust us with over $8 billion in assets. As the Finance Super App™, we empower clients’ financial well-being through automated investing tools, industry-leading APY on high-yield savings accounts, paperwork-free margin loans, low-cost personal loans, and high cash back credit card rewards that can be automatically re-invested into your M1 portfolio.

Our vision is to create a digital private banking experience, making the tools and services of the ultra-wealthy accessible with the click of a button. We've been named a top app for investors including 2023 Best for Low Costs and Best for Sophisticated Investors by Investopedia, 2023 Best Investment App for Portfolio Customization by Insider and one of the best Roth IRAs by Fortune. We have over 60,000 five-star reviews on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

As a fast-growing fintech company, we’re looking for talented and smart individuals who are excited about rethinking what’s possible with personal finance, invested in their personal and professional growth, and eager to take ownership of their work. Our award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Inc. (Best Workplaces 2022), Built In Chicago (2022 and 2023 Best Places to Work in Chicago), CB Insights (Top Fintech Companies of 2021), and the Chicago Tribune (2021 Top Workplace).

We mean it when we say, “M1 is yours to build.”

M1 is a remote forward organization and at this time is only able to hire in the following states: CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MN, NJ, NY, PA, TX, UT, VA, OR, WA.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a versatile Security Engineer to join our Information Security team. The ideal candidate will have a robust technical background with an understanding of software systems, a curiosity to learn new tools and domain concepts, effective collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to lead and independently execute on projects. This role primarily focuses on the operational aspects & activities of our security program, with opportunities to help shape and improve the program as we automate more processes.

What You’ll Do

What You'll Do

Collaborate with team members across functional areas (ie. infrastructure, API, product, etc) to design and implement solutions to support and enhance M1’s security posture.
Participate in incident response and investigations; work to continuously improve monitoring and controls
Conduct regular security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans; work with relevant teams to remediate vulnerabilities, issues, and gaps.
Maintain and enhance security policies & procedures
Collaborate with compliance, legal, fraud and business stakeholders on annual audits and regulatory responses
Generally identify and execute on opportunities to improve & automate existing systems and security processes
Grow alongside an exciting, committed team of engineers who will always help you be your best

Skills/Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in security engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field
Experience with OWASP, static/dynamic analysis, and common exploit tools and methods.
Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks)
Some familiarity with best practices across key security domain areas -
Modern authentication and authorization best practices and technologies.
Modern data security best practices.
Cloud security controls and best practices
Proven track record of positively contributing to a collaborative team in a remote environment
Entrepreneurial spirit, self-motivated, growth-minded

M1's Commitment to Diversity

M1 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different experiences and we're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at all levels of the company. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. With our DEIB Council and six Employee Resource Groups (AAPI@M1, Black@M1, Mental Health@M1, Pride@M1, SomosM1, and Women@M1), M1 employees and leaders set aside company time to tackle DEIB projects and achieve goals every quarter.

Our Values

Our team embodies our ten core principles and if these principles speak to you – we’d love to talk with you.

Mission Driven - We know that financial well-being has a dramatic impact on an individual's quality of life. We are passionate about helping people in this domain.
Extreme Ownership - We are responsible for the results to our clients, teammates, and shareholders. We own everything in our domain that affects these results.
Boldness - Thinking small is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Thinking big inspire results. We would rather fail at the meaningful than succeed at the trivial.
Ruthless Prioritization - We want to do more than we possibly can. We must be disciplined on how to use our precious money, people, and time. That means saying no to a lot of good ideas so we can focus on the most important thing.
Integrity - We do the right thing. This trust must never be broken.
Effectiveness - We do what's needed to deliver the intended results. Whether that requires disciplined process or scrappy implementation, we find a way.
Team Oriented - We work collaboratively to achieve more. We respect, trust, and support one another.
Transparency - We use simple and clear communication to share information so that people have the context to make good decisions.
Make Forward Progress - Something is better than nothing. We make incremental improvements on our path towards perfection. Crawl, walk, run, and then sprint.
Resiliency - We understand that any big goal comes with ambiguity, change, and setbacks. We adapt and keep going.

Our Perks

Competitive Pay and Stock Options
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Retirement benefit with employer match
Unlimited PTO
Office in the Loop with a Game Room and Gym
Access to employee workshops and training about financial literacy, empathy and mental health, professional development, and more
Free subscription to Insight Timer, the world’s #1 meditation app for sleep, stress, and anxiety

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