Senior Analyst, Information Security (GRC) and Crisis Management

PSP’s Private Debt & Credit Investment (PDCI) group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentive pay

Investment in career development

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Unlimited virtual healthcare services

Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy

Job summary

PSP’s Private Debt & Credit Investment (PDCI) group is seeking a Senior Analyst for Security GRC & Crisis Management, located in Montreal. In this role, you will contribute to the governance, risk, and compliance program for information security while enhancing crisis management capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 3–5 years of experience in information security, and be bilingual in English and French. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in information security with exposure to security GRC activities.
• Experience with incident preparedness and crisis management processes.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of PSP’s security governance framework.
• Conduct security risk assessments across business units.
• Assist in coordinating crisis simulations and tabletop exercises.

Skills

Information Security expertise

Risk management

Crisis management

Analytical skills

Bilingual in English and French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ISO27001

NISTCSF

COBIT

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7billion of net assets as of March312025. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in NewYork, London and HongKong. Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies.

At PSP Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Analyst, Security GRC & Crisis Management, you will report to the Manager, Security GRC and be part of the broader Information Security group. You will contribute to PSP’s information security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program as well as to its enterprise crisis management capabilities. You will support the execution and continuous improvement of security frameworks, risk assessment processes, compliance activities, and crisis preparedness planning.

Security Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Support the maintenance and evolution of PSP’s security governance framework, policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with ISO27001, NISTCSF, and COBIT.
• Conduct security risk assessments across business units, technology platforms, and third‑party vendors; maintain the corporate security risk register.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to information security; track compliance requirements, remediation activities, and control gaps.
• Support the vendor risk management program, including security assessments and follow‑up on outstanding action items.
• Prepare security KPI/KRI reporting materials and contribute to briefings for the CISO and senior leadership.
• Stay current on the evolving threat landscape and regulatory developments; share relevant findings with the team and cross‑functional partners in Internal Audit, Legal, and Enterprise Risk.

Crisis Management & Resilience

• Support the maintenance and improvement of PSP’s Crisis Management Plan, Cyber Incident Response Plan, and related operational playbooks across all crisis scenarios—cyber, operational, reputational, and physical.
• Assist in coordinating and facilitating crisis simulations and tabletop exercises across crisis types; document findings and track remediation actions.
• Participate in the operational response to incidents and crisis events, including documentation, coordination across teams, and post‑incident review.
• Contribute to maintaining crisis communication protocols and contact lists for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor threat intelligence feeds and sector information sources; collaborate with Business Continuity and other stakeholders to align business continuity/disaster recovery objectives and identify synergies across programs, plans, and exercises within the broader crisis management framework.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5years of experience in information security, with significant exposure to security GRC activities.
• Experience with and awareness of incident preparedness and crisis management processes.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO27001, NISTCSF, or COBIT.
• Ability to organize and work either autonomously or collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and deliver quality work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical and writing skills; able to translate technical information into clear documentation for non‑technical audiences.
• Relevant certification or active pursuit thereof considered a strong asset; experience in financial services or a regulated industry an asset.
• Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in HongKong, London and NewYork, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa).

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and incentive pay eligibility.
• Investment in career development.
• Comprehensive group insurance plans.
• Competitive pension plans.
• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs.
• Gender‑inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26weeks for primary caregivers, 5weeks for secondary caregivers.
• A personalized family‑building support, from pre‑pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance.
• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off.
• A hybrid work model with a mix of in‑office and remote days.

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities.

If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.