Governance and Compliance Specialist
With over 30 years of recognized expertise, COFOMO is now a leading Canadian consulting firm specializing in digital and artificial intelligence. Supported by more than 3,000 experts, 10 Centers of Excellence, and 4 offices across the country, we are uniquely positioned to successfully guide our clients through their transformations. Both strategic and tactical, we help organizations across a wide range of industries thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.
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Job description
- Design and evolve the security posture management framework in accordance with industry-recognized organizational guidance and frameworks;
- Develop and maintain standards derived from the Security Posture Management Directive;
- Analyze, document and draft requests for exceptions to security requirements and ensure their presentation to the appropriate decision-making bodies;
- Prepare analyses, reports and executive presentations summarizing findings, risks, recommendations and required decisions;
- Participate in the development, review and update of information security governance documents, including policies, directives, standards and other normative documents;
- Review and update the library of security controls to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, emerging risks, and applicable compliance frameworks;
- Collaborate with technology, cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, project teams and vendors to support governance and information security objectives;
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of information security processes, management frameworks and governance practices;
- Participate in third-party risk assessments and make recommendations to reduce identified risks;
- Implement a process for managing exceptions to the security requirements prescribed in governance documents;
- Ensure that governance documents and the security control library are updated as needed;
- Produce executive materials presenting findings, risks, recommendations and decisions to be made.
The profile we are looking for is as follows:
- Have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in governance, risk management and compliance in information technology or cybersecurity;
- Experience in a financial institution or a highly regulated environment;
- Have experience in writing and maintaining security policies, guidelines and standards;
- Master the drafting of waivers or exceptions to security or governance requirements;
- Be familiar with one or more recognized frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001 or COBIT;
- Demonstrate experience working with technical and business teams;
- Hold a bachelor's degree or certificate in cybersecurity, information technology, computer engineering, information systems, business administration with a specialization in IT, audit, risk management or a related field;
- Have CISA, CRISC, CGEIT or CISSP certification (an asset);
- Master cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance principles;
- Understand security posture management practices;
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and frameworks, including NIST CSF and NIST SP 800-53;
- Understand concepts related to security controls, exception management, compliance, and auditing;
- Knowledge of the regulatory context applicable to financial institutions (an asset);
- Understand the cybersecurity issues associated with cloud environments (an asset);
- Demonstrate an ability to popularize technical concepts to different audiences;
- Formulate strategic recommendations based on risks and industry best practices;
- Excellent analytical, synthetic, documentative, communicative and workshop facilitation skills;
- Demonstrate autonomy in the realization of mandates and the production of deliverables.
Why choose a career at COFOMO?*
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Wellness program
- 24/7 telemedicine access
- Support for legal, accounting, and mental health needs
- Focus on growth, development, and skills enhancement
- Personalized career plan and tailored guidance
- Hybrid work environment
- Active social club and year-round events
* Only applicable to permanent COFOMO employees.
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