Risk and Security Officer - 2nd Line of Defense

SIX Payment Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in payment technology seeks a Risk and Security Officer to join their 2nd Line of Defense Team. This role involves managing IT/security risks and ensuring compliance with regulations like PCI DSS. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least five years of experience in operational risk or cybersecurity. The position offers an opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with a focus on professional growth and societal impact.

Benefits

Paid vacation and wellness days

Public holiday swaps

Retirement matching

Lifestyle spending account

Out-of-country health coverage

Life insurance

Family and employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in operational risk, information security, or cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as COSO, ISO, PCI is essential.
• Certifications like CISA, CISM, or CISSP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and developing IT/security risk management and internal control systems.
• Conducting operational and security risk controls, and supporting enterprise risk assessments.
• Overseeing the security maturity of key suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, IT Security, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Risk and Security Officer - 2nd Line of Defense

Date posted: 01/29

Location: Victoria | Canada, Calgary | Canada, Mississauga | Canada, Toronto | Canada, Whitby | Canada, Montreal | Canada, Vancouver | Canada, Québec | Canada

Company: Worldline

Location : Victoria, BC (hybrid)

Salary Range : $85K CAD to $K CAD

At Worldline, our technology addresses persistent challenges in the payment world. We craft and operate leading digital payment and transactional solutions that enable sustainable economic growth and reinforce trust and security in our societies.

We are innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses worldwide. From local coffee shops to unicorn companies and international banks, across cities from San Francisco to Auckland. We are committed to helping our customers accelerate their business and our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution of payments.

The opportunity

If you are a highly-skilled Information Security & Risk Officer, join one of Worldline’s global business lines: Merchant Services, as part of our 2nd Line of Defense Team.

You will be the first point of contact for the local business regarding risk or security topics and will supervise and participate in the development of IT/security risk management, internal control systems, tools, and processes.

You will ensure compliance with local and industry-specific regulations like PCI DSS or ISO, conduct operational and security risk controls, support enterprise risk assessments, and supervise security maturity levels of key suppliers.

Who you are

We seek big thinkers with a passion for driving positive change, a can-do attitude, and a hunger to learn. You possess:

• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills for clear communication and exploring diverse viewpoints
• Results-driven and persistent mindset
• Self-starter capable of operating in virtual and matrix organizations
• A multicultural mindset

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, IT Security, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in operational risk, information security, or cybersecurity
• Proven knowledge of risk/security frameworks like COSO, ISO, PCI, etc.

Nice to have:

• Certifications such as CISA, CISM, or CISSP
• Knowledge of the payments industry

Please note: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and willing to undergo a background check.

Perks & Benefits:

• Paid vacation and wellness days starting from 23+ days annually
• Public holidays swap program
• Retirement matching contributions up to 5%
• Extended health benefits including dental, vision, and supplementary coverage
• Lifestyle spending account
• Out-of-country health coverage
• Life insurance
• Family and employee assistance programs

Join us

Be part of an exciting journey into the future of payments technology. Work with ambitious colleagues worldwide, face unique challenges, and make a societal impact. We offer an empowering culture, advanced technology, and extensive training to help you grow your career. Join our global team of 18,000+ innovators and shape tomorrow.

Worldline is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote diversity and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.