Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. Toronto, ON We are looking for an Information Security Intern to join our team for 4 months (January-April 2026) . The Information Systems Security Team is responsible for security risk assessment, security policies and controls, security monitoring, threat hunting and investigation. If you find it exhilarating to develop automation, identify problem root causes, and you keep up with the newest technologies and cyber trends, then this might be the right opportunity for you!

What You Will Do

• Evaluate opportunities to automate information security processes and implement solutions where feasible to enhance operational efficiency.
• Design and deploy a centralized Information Security hub using SharePoint to streamline access to security resources.
• Transform the existing Information Security Management (ISM) policy into structured SharePoint pages optimized for AI processing.
• Develop and implement an AI agent using Copilot Studio, trained to respond to standard security-related staff inquiries.
• Assess and refine data sources to support the creation of new security metrics and reporting capabilities.
• Contribute to API-based integrations that enable secure and scalable access to security-related data products.
• Gain familiarity with current Email Security and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiatives and support the enhancement of detection use cases.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents through analysis of alerts, logs, and threat intelligence cases.
• Continuously monitor cybersecurity trends and incorporate both external and internal threat intelligence into operational practices.
• Establish and document standardized procedures for security operations to ensure consistency and compliance.

What You Bring

• Foundational knowledge or coursework in security, IT, or networking.
• Currently pursuing a degree in cybersecurity or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with data analysis, cleanup, and API-based integrations.
• Basic knowledge of email security, DLP, and encryption standards.
• Familiar with security standards and frameworks, such as ISO, NIST, SANS, and CIS.
• Comfortable working with and learning new technologies. Experience using SharePoint/PowerShell/Copilot studio is a bonus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Passion for technology and keep up with the latest information security trends.
• Related entry/intermediate level information security certifications are a bonus but not mandatory.

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group At Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, we understand the value of opportunity – for our clients and our team. Independent and employee-owned, we partner with investment professionals to grow successful asset management businesses, giving them the space to innovate and truly make an impact.

With more than 40 years of history and offices across Canada and in the US, the UK and India, CC&L Financial Group and our multi-boutique family of affiliate firms collectively manage over $155 billion in assets, providing a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients.

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore www.cclgroup.com .

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.

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