Location

Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto) 2-3x/week

Employment Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Compensation

$170,000 - CA$190,000 Base

Overview

Our client, a leader in the industry, is seeking a dedicated Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance to join their team. In this role, you will lead efforts to develop and implement comprehensive governance and compliance strategies, ensuring the organization meets regulatory standards and industry best practices.

What you will achieve in this role:

Lead the development and maintenance of governance frameworks and policies

Oversee risk management processes across the organization

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

Collaborate with senior leadership to embed risk and compliance into strategic decision-making

Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on organizational policies

Manage internal and external audits related to governance and compliance

Promote a culture of integrity and compliance throughout the organization

Provide leadership and guidance to teams responsible for governance and risk activities

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, technology risk, IT controls, or related disciplines

5+ years of direct Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) experience

3+ years of leadership experience within cybersecurity, technology risk, or compliance functions

Experience working within regulated industries such as financial services, banking, fintech, insurance, payments, or wealth management

Demonstrated experience managing

Regulatory compliance initiatives

Executive reporting and remediation tracking

Strong understanding of enterprise cyber risk management practices and governance frameworks

Experience supporting audits,



regulatory reviews, and control validation activities

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Solid understanding of

Information security governance

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Data protection and privacy controls

Cloud security frameworks

Vulnerability management

Third-party risk management

Business continuity and operational resilience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within a Canadian financial institution, fintech, or other highly regulated environment

Professional certifications such as : CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, Or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor

Experience implementing or enhancing GRC platforms and workflow automation solutions

Familiarity with

PCI DSS, SOC 2, Cloud security control frameworks, Privacy compliance frameworks

Experience mapping controls across multiple compliance and regulatory frameworks

Interviews

1st Round: 30-45 mins with hiring manager

2nd Round: In-person case study

-Offer Stages-

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

AI Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence may be used as part of our application review process to assist in reviewing, screening and assessment of applicants. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

Additional Information

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

Robertson & Company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the hiring process.

📌 Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Robertson u0026 Company
📍 Winnipeg