Senior Leader, Cyber Risk Management

Capco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance

Retirement Savings Program (RRSP) with employer matching

Company-paid virtual health care program

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Parental Leave Top-Up

New Parent Gift

Fitness reimbursement benefit

Personalized business coaching

Job summary

Capco is seeking a Senior Leader in Cyber Risk Management in Toronto, Canada. In this role, you will drive the growth and delivery of cybersecurity services while advising senior executives on managing cyber and technology risks. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cybersecurity, a track record in managing programs, and excels in client advisory and strategic insights. This position offers a collaborative environment and comprehensive benefits to support your career development.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, or cyber consulting.
• Proven track record leading cyber or risk management programs.
• Strong familiarity with frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and COBIT.
• Experience with identity and access management, vulnerability management, and application security.

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth, delivery, and innovation of cybersecurity services.
• Lead complex consulting engagements from opportunity shaping to delivery oversight.
• Mentor and develop consulting talent across cyber and risk disciplines.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with client objectives and standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Risk management

Program management

Client advisory

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Recognized industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Job description

As a Senior Leader within Capco’s Cyber Risk Management practice, you will be driving the growth, delivery, and innovation of our cybersecurity and technology risk services across the financial services sector. You will shape strategic client engagements, lead high-performing delivery teams, and advise senior executives (CISO, CRO, CIO) on how to effectively manage and govern cyber and technology risks in an evolving regulatory and threat landscape. You will operate as a senior consultant, business leader, and trusted advisor—bridging strategy, risk, and execution to deliver measurable impact for clients.

What You’ll Do

• Client Advisory & Engagement:
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders (CISO, CRO, CIO) on cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, and regulatory expectations.
• Lead complex consulting engagements end-to-end, from opportunity shaping to delivery oversight and outcomes realization.
• Provide strategic insights on industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices.
• Practice Leadership: Lead and grow Capco’s Cyber Risk Management capabilities, including service offerings across:
• Cyber and Technology Risk Management
• Third Party Cyber Risk Management
• Cyber Strategy, Governance, and Delivery
• Delivery Excellence:
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams delivering cyber programs in areas such as identity and access management, vulnerability management, application and data security, and third-party risk.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with client objectives, budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Business Development:
• Contribute to thought leadership, service development, and go-to-market materials that enhance Capco’s reputation in Cyber Risk Management.
• Mentor and develop consulting talent across the cyber and risk disciplines.
• Support business development through proposal creation, solution design, and executive presentations.

What We’re Looking For

• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, or cyber consulting (preferably with financial services clients).
• Proven track record leading cyber or risk management programs in a consulting or advisory context (Big 4 or similar firm experience preferred).
• Strong experience with program management and large program delivery
• Strong familiarity with key frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, and FFIEC.
• Must have experience with key cybersecurity domains including identity and access management (IAM), vulnerability management, application security, data security, and third-party risk.
• Deep understanding of the financial services landscape and regulatory drivers impacting cyber risk management.
• Excellent executive communication and relationship management skills.
• Recognized industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA) are considered assets.

Bonus Points For

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technical concepts into business risk insights.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence at the C-suite level.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and scaling consulting capabilities.
• Collaborative team player who leads with integrity, humility, and purpose.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment.
• Thought leadership and market presence

Why Join Capco

• Deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions for leading financial institutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive consulting culture.
• Access continuous learning, training, and leadership development programs.
• Work with senior leaders shaping the future of financial services resilience.
• Help build Capco’s growing Cyber Risk & Financial Crime practice in Canada.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Coverage – 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance effective from Day 1 of employment.
• Retirement Savings Program – Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer matching options.
• Virtual Health Care – Company-paid virtual care program available to employees and dependents.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – Professional and confidential support for you and your family.
• Parental Leave Top-Up – Enhanced benefits available from Day 1 of employment.
• New Parent Gift – Celebrate your growing family with a company-sponsored gift.
• Wellness Support – Fitness reimbursement benefit to promote health and well-being.
• Business Coach from Day 1 – Personalized one-on-one coaching to accelerate your career growth.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture champions diversity, equity, and inclusivity, bringing a collaborative mindset to how we work with clients and colleagues every day.