Senior Manager, Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to lead enterprise-wide security initiatives that ensure alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Location : Toronto, ON (Hybrid – in-office collaboration with remote flexibility)

Reporting To : VP, Information Security

Job Type : Full-Time

This leadership role is accountable for overseeing governance, risk, compliance, and security awareness programs. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to manage risks, establish strong security policies, and cultivate a security-aware culture across the organization.

Develop and lead the security GRC strategy in alignment with business and regulatory requirements.

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO and senior leadership on all security GRC-related initiatives.

Oversee the creation and maintenance of security policies, standards, and frameworks (e.g., Chair the Security Governance Committee and lead governance activities for enterprise security risk oversight.

security risk register , ensuring accurate documentation and effective mitigation strategies.

risk assessments security awareness programs , including phishing simulations and mandatory training.

Collaborate with the incident response team to manage and review security incidents,



including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

Lead the planning and execution of audits such as IT General Controls , and internal audits.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Security, IT, Legal, Operations, etc.) Track and report on audit progress, risks, and outstanding issues to executive leadership.

Maintain compliance documentation such as data flow diagrams, risk assessments, remediation logs, and system inventories.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Risk Management, or a related field.

in Information Security or Risk Management, with at least Experience building and executing GRC strategies in large or complex organizations.

Deep understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and security frameworks (e.g., Hands-on experience in domains such as IAM, Cloud Security, and Network Security.

A comprehensive total rewards program including performance-based bonuses and versatile benefits from day one.

defined contribution pension plan , profit-sharing programs, and retirement planning support.

wellness support , including 24/7 virtual healthcare, EFAP services, and wellness initiatives.

Flexible hybrid work options, including the ability to work abroad temporarily and generous paid time off programs.

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