IT - Security Specialist V

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson & Company Ltd. is seeking an IT - Security Specialist V to join our client in support of an existing vacancy in Toronto.

The role focuses on governance, risk and information security controls within a large financial institution. You will partner with technology segments to support independent challenge and oversight of remediation plans, lead assessments of audit findings, and drive improvement using AI, Power BI and related tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT risk, governance and compliance experience in regulated industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit testing, evidence evaluation and control effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Governance, risk, compliance oversight and issue remediation to meet Global Technology Solutions objectives.
• Partner with Technology segments to support independent challenge of remediation plans impacting security controls.
• Lead audits and remediations to mitigate risk across technology infrastructure and applications.
• Provide guidance on Audit & Assurance Standards, IT Risk Governance, and GRC frameworks.
• Contribute to mature governance and control practices through risk identification and control design.

Skills

IT risk governance

Communication skills

AI security

ServiceNow

Education

University degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction

Robertson is seeking a skilled IT - Security Specialist V to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.

Contract Period

6 months with potential to extend or convert

Pay Rate

Starting form $88 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Location Type

Hybrid

Business Hours

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Responsibilities

• We are looking for someone who is well-versed at providing governance, risk, compliance and issue remediation oversight and control best practices that meet overarching Global Technology Solutions strategy and objectives
• The individual will be responsible for partnering with Technology segments to support independent challenge and oversight of issue remediation plans impacting our information security control environment
• Lead assessments of audit and regulatory finding remediations required to mitigate risk within technology infrastructure and applications, working with stakeholders across the three lines of defense to ensure effective risk mitigation and remediation
• Provide advice and guidance to Technology segments and Technology Risk Services on various areas requiring subject matter expertise and interpretation - Audit & Assurance Standards, IT Risk Governance Control Frameworks, and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) frameworks
• Contribute to the development of mature Governance Oversight & Control practices, through improvement of Risk Identification, Control Design and Operating Effectiveness
• Identify emerging themes, understand trends, and provide specialized business management advice to senior management and respective teams while raising industry, external and internal, enterprise and business awareness
• Lead continuous improvement projects, leveraging agile / lean continuous improvement practices/methods that demonstrate sustainable and leading-edge solutions (e.g. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Power BI/Apps, Python, etc.)

Experience & Qualification Requirements

• University degree required
• 10+ years as an IT Risk Specialist with relevant experience in governance, risk and compliance management within regulated industries required
• Very strong communication – written and verbal
• Professional audit, risk, information security or technology control certification preferred (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CIA or equivalent), with practical experience performing assurance, validation or quality assurance reviews of audit/regulatory findings
• Formal training or demonstrated competency in audit testing techniques, evidence evaluation, issue remediation validation, root cause analysis and control operating effectiveness assessment
• 6sigma
• CISSP certification or equivalent experience a plus
• AI security/Risk experience/tools
• Service-now

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.