GRC Analyst

Location Oakville
Discipline: InfoSec & Cyber Security
Contact name: Rob Halick

Contact email: rob@staffit.ca
Job ref: 542
Published: 20 days ago

HERE’S HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

Security Controls and Compliance:

  • Conduct independent, comprehensive assessments of management, operational, and technical security controls to evaluate their effectiveness and ensure compliance with organizational standards.

  • Lead or support the development and implementation of remediation plans to resolve identified control deficiencies. Conduct pre-validation testing to confirm action plan completion and mitigate risks.

  • Administer and maintain artifacts to support a secure Trust Center, enabling customers to access relevant security information.

  • Utilize and manage the GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tool to oversee the security controls program, perform operational tasks, and recommend improvements for efficiency.

  • Support the implementation and maintenance of IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls to strengthen the organization's compliance posture.

  • Assist in developing and implementing FCT’s IT Risk Governance Framework and conducting IT certifications or annual assessments to minimize information security risks.

  • Ensure compliance with industry frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, CSA-CCM, and CSA-CSTAR.


Audit and Risk Management:

  • Manage internal, external, third-party, and client-initiated audit activities, acting as the primary liaison between auditors and IT/business units.

  • Serve as the escalation point for audit-related issues, delays, or concerns, supporting stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle.

  • Collaborate with the Legal and Compliance team to track and remediate IT issues identified during audits, attestations, or project assessments.

  • Contribute to security risk assessments for processes, projects, and vendors, identifying and implementing necessary controls to mitigate risks.


Operational and Stakeholder Support:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the first, and third lines of defense, including Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams.

  • Participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in RFP responses, addressing information security components to meet client requirements.

  • Monitor and manage periodic control reviews, ensuring timely completion of assigned security tasks and reporting schedules (weekly, monthly, quarterly).

  • Assist in implementing and managing physical access controls for assigned office and data center locations.


Continuous Improvement and Best Practices:

  • Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging developments in security and risk management.

  • Promote effective security practices, technologies, and processes in collaboration with stakeholders such as Legal, Finance, Compliance, and HR.

  • Identify opportunities for improvement in tools, processes, and security practices to enhance operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, utilizing strong written and verbal communication skills.


HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • 5 + years’ work experience in IT compliance or governance groups and/or information security groups within financial or insurance industry setting

  • College or university degree in Information Technology or related discipline

  • CISA, CISM and/or CISSP is required for this position

  • Experience defining audit objectives and control processes related to financial reporting, PCI DSS, ISO 27001:2022 and CSAE3416/SOC 2

  • Experience in coordinating audit activities with internal and third party auditors