# Governance and Compliance SpecialistMontrealHybridCybersecurity and Identity ManagementApplyWith 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.## Our promiseHelp our clients succeed and maximize the impact of their transformation initiatives, turning them into powerful drivers of growth and innovation.##

Job description
Here's a brief overview of the tasks and responsibilities you'll have :* 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 setting;
* 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.

📌 Governance and Compliance Specialist (Montreal)
🏢 COFOMO
📍 Montreal