Cybersecurity - Financial Services - Senior Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for its Financial Services Cybersecurity team in Toronto. In this pivotal role, you will lead client engagements, manage cybersecurity risks, and develop sustainable programs to enhance organizational resilience. You will collaborate with a diverse team of experts, gaining insights into cutting-edge cybersecurity practices while contributing to a culture that values inclusion and continuous learning. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and looking to elevate your career in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Great Vacation Policy

Paid Personal Days

Support and Coaching from Colleagues

Opportunities for Skill Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity.
• Possession of at least one certification: CISSP, CISA, CISM.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity in Industrial Control Systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead cybersecurity and IT risk client engagements.
• Establish internal and external relationships.
• Identify risks within engagements and escalate as needed.

Skills

Cloud Security

Network & Infrastructure Security

Access and Identity Management

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Security Governance

Risk and Compliance

Security Architecture

Data Protection

Education

Undergraduate or Master's Degree in Information Security

Undergraduate or Master's Degree in Business Management

Undergraduate or Master's Degree in Computer Science

Undergraduate or Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Cybersecurity Frameworks

Data Analytics Methods

Job description

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Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: May 1, 2025

Requisition ID: 1554774

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

With rapidly changing cybersecurity threats, clients from all industries look to us for trusted solutions for their increasingly complex risks. You will have access to our robust solutions to advise clients on managing cybersecurity risk, enhancing maturity, and improving efficiency. You will belong to an international connected team of specialists helping our clients with their most complex cybersecurity needs and contributing toward their business resilience.

The opportunity

We are actively seeking a Senior Manager to join our Financial Services Cybersecurity team in Toronto. You’ll work alongside respected industry professionals, learning about and applying leading practices to better manage cybersecurity people, process and technology capabilities. You’ll gain insights into the design and operations of cybersecurity programs and strategies in a variety of industries and learn how to design measurable, sustainable programs to keep up with the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.

This position falls within our IT Consulting team, which helps our clients enhance the effectiveness of operations functions by assisting them as they shift their emphasis from transaction-level control, processing and reporting to more value driven, decision support and analytics.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Managerin our Cybersecurity Consulting team, you’ll participate in multiple client engagement teams and related activities. As a member, you'll deliver and lead cybersecurity and IT risk client engagements as well as internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish internal and external relationships. You'll also identify potential business opportunities for EY within existing engagements, and escalate these as appropriate. Similarly, you'll anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team. In line with EY's commitment to quality, you'll confirm that work is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer. This role requires willingness and ability to travel .

Skills and attributes for success

Client Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge.
• Possess good business acumen.
• Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.
• Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems. Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry trends to identify engagement and client service issues and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations.

People Responsibilities

• Contribute to people-related initiatives, including development, coaching, recruiting, training and retaining staff
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

To qualify for the role you must have

• Undergraduate or masters’ degree preferably in one of the following areas: Information Security, Business Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, and other related majors
• Knowledge and 8-10 years of hands-on experience with key components of cybersecurity incl. cloud security, network & infrastructure security, access and identity management, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, security governance, risk and compliance, security architecture, data protection, privacy, security awareness and others.
• Expert knowledge and 8-10 years of practical experience with common frameworks, standards and methodologies used in cybersecurity field
• Practical experience with conducting risk assessments and testing of controls
• Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of data analytics methods
• Possession of at least one of the following certifications: CISSP, CISA CISM
• Familiarity with or knowledge of cybersecurity in Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills

What we look for

We’re interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity. If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

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