Technology Risk & Security - Functional Consultant

Simon-Kucher; Toronto; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Simon-Kucher in Toronto seeks a senior specialist to govern technology demand and risk for new platforms and AI-enabled solutions. You will review concepts, stand-alone products, and SaaS/PaaS deployments, ensuring security and governance compliance before implementation.

The role drives cross-functional collaboration with Security, IT, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, and Audit, guiding risk reporting to leadership. This is a full-time on-site position in Canada.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex global environment with consulting or service industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, technology risk, compliance, and IT governance.
• Experience assessing SaaS, cloud, third-party, and AI-enabled solutions with risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Technology Demand Intake and Risk Assessment for new technologies, platforms, tools, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Assess risks (security, compliance, operational, vendor, architecture) and recommend mitigation.
• Prepare executive reports and present findings to IT leadership and risk committees.
• Collaborate with Security, IT, Architecture, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Audit, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Technology risk

Cybersecurity

IT governance

GRC

IT audit

Security architecture

Technology consulting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

In Canada – Toronto

This role serves as the bridge between business demand, IT architecture, cybersecurity, SOC, audit, compliance, procurement, privacy, and implementation teams — operating within the company’s Technology Demand Intake Process, closely connected to implementation and lifecycle governance.

This individual will focus on reviewing technical concepts, stand-alone products, services, and AI-enabled solutions that the company plans to implement or integrate into its complex global enterprise technology landscape, including SaaS, PaaS, SAP, and AI-enabled platforms.

You will be responsible for assessing and governing new technology demands, services, platforms, and AI-enabled solutions through the organization’s technology intake process. The role ensures that security, compliance, architecture, operational, and business risks are identified, clearly documented, and addressed through effective and practical mitigation measures before implementation.

What Makes Us Special

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.
• Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
• Prioritize your health and well-being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.

How You Will Create An Impact

• Core Responsibilities
  • Manage the end-to-end Technology Demand Intake and Risk Assessment process for new technologies, platforms, tools, and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Assess security, compliance, operational, vendor, and architecture risks; identify mitigation strategies and recommend risk treatment decisions.
  • Prepare executive-ready reports and present findings to IT leadership, governance boards, and risk committees.
  • Partner with Security, IT, Architecture, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Audit, and business stakeholders to evaluate and approve technology solutions.
  • Ensure new technologies comply with security policies, controls, and integration requirements.
  • Maintain risk documentation, exception records, control evidence, and governance reporting while continuously improving intake processes.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies, AI, cybersecurity trends, regulatory requirements, and industry control frameworks.
• Business & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Translate business requirements into security and compliance recommendations that enable timely technology decisions.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts through presentations, decision papers, and executive-facing materials.
  • Facilitate collaboration across IT architecture, infrastructure, business teams, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Vendor & Project Support
  • Support vendor assessments, RFPs, technical evaluations, and solution reviews.
  • Contribute to cross-functional IT projects by identifying dependencies, risks, and process improvements.
  • Work effectively in agile, global project environments with multiple priorities and tight timelines.

About You

• Organizational Background
  • Experience in a complex global environment, comparable consulting or service industries is preferred.
• Technical Expertise
  • Bachelor’s Degree required – preferred in the area of Technology, MIS, Cybersecurity, etc.
  • 5+ years of experience in technology risk, cybersecurity, IT governance, GRC, IT audit, security architecture, or technology consulting.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, technology risk management, compliance, enterprise IT governance, and emerging AI-enabled technologies.
  • Experience assessing SaaS, cloud, third-party, and AI-enabled solutions, with the ability to identify risks, mitigation strategies, and implementation requirements.
  • Experience improving governance processes, workflows, standards, and risk management practices.
  • Knowledge of security and governance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, ITIL, or similar.
  • Experience with security controls, risk assessments, compliance, audit support, and governance approval processes.
  • Ability to evaluate platform architecture, integrations, identity and access management, data flows, encryption, logging, monitoring, and operational security.
  • Understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud security, vendor risk management, and secure technology implementation.
• Communication & Collaboration
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working across IT, Security, Architecture, Compliance, Privacy, Legal, Procurement, Audit, and business teams.
  • Experience preparing executive-level presentations, risk reports, and decision-ready documentation, and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
• Vendor & Project Experience
  • Experience evaluating third-party vendors, cloud platforms, SaaS solutions, and managed services within global IT environments.
  • Experience supporting technology onboarding, vendor risk assessments, procurement, RFPs, and cross-functional technology initiatives.
  • Ability to manage risks, remediation activities, project dependencies, and implementation progress across the technology lifecycle.
• Preferred Certifications
  • CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CCSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent certification (or comparable hands-on experience).

The pay range for this position in Toronto is $160,000 – $168,000 CAD/yr. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including performance bonus, paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, and basic life insurance to eligible employees.

About Simon-Kucher

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,200 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. As a trusted commercial advisor, we combine deep consulting expertise, growth specialization, and technology to scale impact. We optimize every lever of commercial strategy – product, pricing, innovation, marketing, sales, and digital – based on deep insights into what customers value and are willing to pay for. With over 40 years of experience in monetization, we are regarded as the world’s leading commercial growth and pricing specialist.

Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.

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