IT Risk Management, Senior Analyst

Equinix; Toronto; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans (DCPP, RRSP, TSFA)

Vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Senior Analyst, Technology Risk to support its risk and governance programs in Toronto. This role involves hands-on analysis of technology-related risks, working closely with IT and business stakeholders. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in technology risk, a deep understanding of control concepts, and certifications like CRISC or CISA are preferred. The position emphasizes practical mitigation strategies and communication with various teams. The salary range is CAD 81,000 to 121,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technology risk or control assessment activities.
• Strong understanding of technology risk and control concepts.
• Risk or audit-related certifications are considered strong assets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess technology-related risks impacting business objectives.
• Partner with teams to evaluate risks associated with technology environments.
• Document risk assessments and control observations.

Skills

Risk and control concepts

Analytical skills

Practical problem solving

Research abilities

Communication skills

Education

Technology risk or control assessment experience (3+ years)

Risk or audit-related certifications (e.g., CRISC, CISA)

Tools

Risk management frameworks (ISO 27005, NIST CSF)

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Analyst, Technology Risk supports the organization’s Technology Risk and Governance programs through hands‑on analysis, assessment, and reporting activities. This role works closely with Digital, IT, and business stakeholders to identify technology‑related risks, perform detailed risk assessments, recommend practical mitigation approaches, and track risks throughout their lifecycle. The position requires a technically strong individual contributor with a deep understanding of risk management practices and control environments across diverse technologies and platforms. The role emphasizes execution, analysis, and operational support rather than enterprise‑level risk ownership or strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess technology risks that may impact business objectives, operational resilience, and regulatory obligations.
• Partner with technology and business teams to evaluate risks associated with applications, infrastructure, platforms, and data processing environments.
• Document risk assessments, control observations, and mitigation recommendations in alignment with established risk frameworks.
• Support risk owners by developing practical mitigation plans and tracking remediation progress.
• Maintain and update risk registers, action plans, and related documentation.
• Operate and maintain risk and governance tools to support consistent risk assessment and reporting processes.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technology risk policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including evidence collection, issue tracking, and validation of remediation efforts.
• Stay current on emerging technology risks, control practices, and industry trends; apply insights to ongoing assessments.
• Evaluate existing controls and recommend compensating measures to reduce residual risk.
• Collaborate with technology, operations, and business teams to address risks in a timely manner.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience supporting technology risk or control assessment activities.
• Strong understanding of risk and control concepts across cloud platforms, applications, networks, infrastructure, mobile technologies, and emerging technologies.
• Working knowledge of technology risk and risk management frameworks such as ISO 27005, NIST CSF, and NIST 800‑30 (or equivalent).
• Risk or audit‑related certifications (e.g., CRISC, CISA) are considered strong assets.

Core Competencies and Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate risk concepts and findings to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex and interconnected technology environments.
• Practical problem‑solving capabilities with a focus on control effectiveness and risk reduction.
• Ability to align risk analysis and recommendations with business objectives and operational constraints.
• Strong research abilities related to technology controls, platforms, and risk practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset with experience working across multiple stakeholder groups.

Pay Range

Canada – Toronto Office: 81,000 – 121,000 CAD / Annual.

Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected, and efficient.

• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees.
• Insurance: healthcare coverage, life, disability, and optional benefits for you and eligible family members.
• Retirement: Equinix‑sponsored pension and savings plans (DCPP, RRSP, TSFA).
• Vacation and paid holidays.

EEO and AI

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an affirmative action employer.

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