Job Title: Information Security Specialist – Regulatory & Audit Lead
Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Canada
Note: " *Prior experience in Banking or regulated Financial Services is * *non-negotiable *"
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Information Security Specialist to lead regulatory and audit initiatives within a highly regulated Financial Services environment. This role is critical in driving audit remediation efforts, strengthening governance frameworks, and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in information security, audit, and risk management, along with a strong background in banking or regulated Financial Services.
Key Responsibilities Audit & Regulatory Leadership Lead the remediation of high-severity internal audit findings across technology and security domains
Partner with Internal Audit and Operational Risk Management (ORM) teams to ensure timely and effective closure of audit issues
Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable security controls and processes
Governance & Control Framework Establish and operationalize a net-current governance function from the ground up
Define and implement security governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures
Ensure alignment with enterprise risk management and compliance objectives
Patching & Risk Oversight Oversee governance of a federated patching program spanning 30+ teams and 50+ asset classes
Ensure consistent adherence to patching standards, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies
Monitor and report on vulnerabilities, remediation progress, and compliance posture
Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with senior stakeholders including Internal Audit, ORM, and CIO-level leadership
Provide regular updates, reporting, and risk insights to executive audiences
Act as a key liaison between cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business teams
Program Execution & Reporting Track remediation progress,



risks, and dependencies across multiple teams
Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to measure compliance and performance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within security governance and audit processes
Required Qualifications Minimum 7+ years of experience in Information Security, Risk, or Audit roles
Mandatory experience within Banking or regulated Financial Services environments
Strong background in audit remediation, regulatory compliance, and governance
In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, risk management, and control environments
Proven experience managing cross-functional initiatives in complex organizations
Certifications (Mandatory) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) and/or
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) and/or
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
Preferred Qualifications Experience working directly with Internal Audit and ORM functions
Familiarity with vulnerability management and patch governance frameworks
Experience building governance functions or control frameworks from scratch
Knowledge of regulatory expectations within Financial Services (e.g., OSFI, SOX, or equivalent)
Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities
Ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders
High attention to detail with a risk-focused mindset
Additional Requirements Prior experience in Banking or regulated Financial Services is non-negotiable
Ability to work in a hybrid or onsite model within the GTA region (as required)
*For more details reach at* [email protected] **.*
About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided, and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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