About the role
Contract: 9 months – to July 31, 2026
Location: Scarborough, Ontario
Daily Responsibilities:
- Acting as a central point of reference and core competency for Information Security. Assisting in the classification and protection of data resources by providing guidance on secure and cost-effective implementation of Bank's security policies and standards.
- Representing Information Security in projects, initiatives, mergers and acquisitions. Working with business lines to develop sound security strategic and tactical plans towards the reliable implementation of consistent and secure control processes to protect the Bank. Drive initiatives and support business functions to assess security risks and to make informed decisions to protect information assets.
- Providing guidance to design, develop and implement sound risk management controls in accordance with Bank's standards that assure the Bank's compliance with industry regulations. Keeping informed and well versed on financial industry regulations demands in different regions based on practical experience.
- Pursuing security and control process improvements to advance security compliance and improve internal processes.
Must Have Skills:
- 10+ years of working experience as an IT Security Analyst / Security Advisor.
- 5+ years’ recent hands-on experience with cloud security controls and experience in deployments and cloud architecture security (GCP and Azure preferred).
- 5+ years’ hands-on experience with security controls/mechanisms and threat/risk assessment techniques pertaining to complex data, application, and networking environments.
- 5+ years’ combined experience with security technologies such as: Identify & Access Management, PKI, Intrusion Prevention, vulnerability assessments (any are OK please list which)
Nice to have Skills:
- Experience with client BNS is a strong preference so they are familiar with systems.
- Experience with/knowledge of financial services’ Security Governance Framework (policies and standards) is a strong asset.
- Experience with Agile, Lean, Rapid Labs and other accelerated project frameworks would be an asset.
- Security Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, CISA, CISM, etc.
- Experience with regulatory guidelines related to the financial industry like OSFI.
Soft Skills Required:
- Must have advanced verbal and written communication skills in English, especially report writing ability.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines for multiple assignments and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Education:
- College or university degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems/Security or technical equivalent.
- Security Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, CISA, CISM, etc. an asset
About Finance Professionals Inc.
WHO WE ARE
We are a specialist FinTech and Financial Services recruitment consultancy. We have been helping clients attract, hire and retain staff across all areas from technology to finance. By being specialists in our sectors, we are able to use our deep and active network of professionals to quickly match the best people with great permanent and contract job opportunities.
WHAT WE DO:
We deliberately work on a small number of assignments allowing us the time to deeply search for talent for your business. By partnering with an excellent client base including Banks, Financial Services Firms, FinTech companies at various stages and established multinationals, we are able to present compelling career opportunities to industry professionals.
SECTORS WE WORK IN: -FinTech -Infrastructure -Financial Systems -Banking & Securities -Wealth Management & Advisory -Fund Management -Fund Services -Payment Services -Financial Services -Insurance -Real Estate Investment Trusts -Real Estate Development -Construction Finance and Private Equity
SKILLS WE PLACE: -Accounting & Finance -Banking Operations & Middle Office -Risk & Compliance -Fund Accounting -PMO -Business Analysts -IT Manager -Cloud Professionals -DBA -Data Specialists -Design -QA & Testing -Developers
About the role
Contract: 9 months – to July 31, 2026
Location: Scarborough, Ontario
Daily Responsibilities:
- Acting as a central point of reference and core competency for Information Security. Assisting in the classification and protection of data resources by providing guidance on secure and cost-effective implementation of Bank's security policies and standards.
- Representing Information Security in projects, initiatives, mergers and acquisitions. Working with business lines to develop sound security strategic and tactical plans towards the reliable implementation of consistent and secure control processes to protect the Bank. Drive initiatives and support business functions to assess security risks and to make informed decisions to protect information assets.
- Providing guidance to design, develop and implement sound risk management controls in accordance with Bank's standards that assure the Bank's compliance with industry regulations. Keeping informed and well versed on financial industry regulations demands in different regions based on practical experience.
- Pursuing security and control process improvements to advance security compliance and improve internal processes.
Must Have Skills:
- 10+ years of working experience as an IT Security Analyst / Security Advisor.
- 5+ years’ recent hands-on experience with cloud security controls and experience in deployments and cloud architecture security (GCP and Azure preferred).
- 5+ years’ hands-on experience with security controls/mechanisms and threat/risk assessment techniques pertaining to complex data, application, and networking environments.
- 5+ years’ combined experience with security technologies such as: Identify & Access Management, PKI, Intrusion Prevention, vulnerability assessments (any are OK please list which)
Nice to have Skills:
- Experience with client BNS is a strong preference so they are familiar with systems.
- Experience with/knowledge of financial services’ Security Governance Framework (policies and standards) is a strong asset.
- Experience with Agile, Lean, Rapid Labs and other accelerated project frameworks would be an asset.
- Security Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, CISA, CISM, etc.
- Experience with regulatory guidelines related to the financial industry like OSFI.
Soft Skills Required:
- Must have advanced verbal and written communication skills in English, especially report writing ability.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines for multiple assignments and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Education:
- College or university degree in Computer Sciences, Information Systems/Security or technical equivalent.
- Security Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, CISA, CISM, etc. an asset
About Finance Professionals Inc.
WHO WE ARE
We are a specialist FinTech and Financial Services recruitment consultancy. We have been helping clients attract, hire and retain staff across all areas from technology to finance. By being specialists in our sectors, we are able to use our deep and active network of professionals to quickly match the best people with great permanent and contract job opportunities.
WHAT WE DO:
We deliberately work on a small number of assignments allowing us the time to deeply search for talent for your business. By partnering with an excellent client base including Banks, Financial Services Firms, FinTech companies at various stages and established multinationals, we are able to present compelling career opportunities to industry professionals.
SECTORS WE WORK IN: -FinTech -Infrastructure -Financial Systems -Banking & Securities -Wealth Management & Advisory -Fund Management -Fund Services -Payment Services -Financial Services -Insurance -Real Estate Investment Trusts -Real Estate Development -Construction Finance and Private Equity
SKILLS WE PLACE: -Accounting & Finance -Banking Operations & Middle Office -Risk & Compliance -Fund Accounting -PMO -Business Analysts -IT Manager -Cloud Professionals -DBA -Data Specialists -Design -QA & Testing -Developers