Cyber Controls Assurance Analyst

Finance Professionals Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Cyber Controls Assurance Analyst. The role involves conducting IT/Cyber Control assessments and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance security measures. Ideal candidates will have certifications in information security, along with several years of experience in financial services.

Qualifications

• CISSP, CRISC, CISA, or CCSP certification.
• 3+ years of experience in information security, risk, or control assessment.
• 3+ years of experience in financial services or comparable multi-industry consulting.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep technical IT/Cyber Control assessments.
• Participate in security review discussions and assessments.
• Assess the security of applications and infrastructure assets.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

University degree in IT, Cyber Security, or related discipline

Job description

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for a Cyber Controls Assurance Analyst to provide ad hoc expert security guidance to the stakeholder community on assessments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in Role:

1. Work with stakeholders to provide deep technical IT/Cyber Control assessments on application and infrastructure assets.
2. Participate in security review discussions, walkthroughs, assessments, and security workshops.
3. Assess the security of applications and infrastructure assets, focusing on logical controls review.
4. Lead complex group meetings, including with business partners, for decision-making and problem-solving.

Must-Have Skills:

• CISSP, CRISC, CISA, or CCSP certification
• 3+ years of experience in information security, risk, or control assessment
• 3+ years of experience in financial services or comparable multi-industry consulting
• Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of ISO 27002, PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP
• 8-10 years of experience in information security
• Knowledge of compliance, audit, and privacy policies and regulations

Soft Skills:

Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills are essential.

Education:

• University degree in IT, Cyber Security, or related discipline

The finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with diverse abilities and provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.