Fidelity
Financial Services
CyberSecurityRiskDirector
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“Cyber Security Risk Director at Fidelity. Skills: Cyber Security Risk Management, Cyber Risk Oversight Program, Risk Frameworks, Regulatory Compliance, Leadership. Leading the development of Fidelity Canada’s cyber security risk posture as part of the second line of defense. Ensuring that cyber security risks are effectively identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance and safeguard Fidelity Canada’s reputation and operational effectiveness through the continuous enhancement of its cyber security risk posture
Industry & Context.
Excellent analytical skills
Current work authorization for Canada is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Completed University Degree or equivalent experience, 7+ years of related work experience, 5+ years of experience at the management level, Experience with developing and implementing cybersecurity risk oversight programs in the financial services sector, preferably in a 2nd or 3rd line of defense, Knowledge of current and evolving regulatory requirements, current trends in cyber threats/vulnerabilities, Advanced knowledge of cyber risk management best practices and how to implement them, Experience with risk frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001, Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead oversight activities across different teams, A keen sense of risk anticipation with attention to details and ability to challenge status quo, Ability to build relationships, influencing and negotiating across diverse stakeholders across the lines of defense, including senior management, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Understanding of systems architecture, Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills, risk, process, and control validation and/or assessment skills
Nice to Have
Experience in Cybersecurity risk consulting in the financial services sector, Cyber security audit or in a similar second line of defense role is an asset, Proficiency with the COBIT risk framework is considered advantageous
What You'll Do.
Leading the development of Fidelity Canada’s cyber security risk posture as part of the second line of defense
Ensuring that cyber security risks are effectively identified
Providing strategic advisory support in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive cyber security risk framework
Enhancing the organization’s resilience against emerging threats
Oversight and accountability of the cyber security risk framework and methodologies
Conducting both planned and ad-hoc technical risk reviews
Evaluating technology and business initiatives with cyber security implications
Representing Fidelity Canada on FIL cyber governance committees
Leading the development of Fidelity Canada’s Cyber Risk Oversight Program
and maintaining a comprehensive cybersecurity risk oversight program supported by well-defined policies
Identifying and assessing cybersecurity risks
Advising business units and Information Security stakeholders on risk issues
Monitoring external trends and evaluating potential impacts to business
Providing documented analytical insights of the risk profile
Ensuring a sound operational control environment through establishment of effective internal controls
Performing review and challenge of first line of defense cyber risk management processes
Communicating risk opinions at various levels of management
Advising on remediation strategies of any inconsistencies and gaps identified through independent assessments of key cybersecurity processes
Providing second line of defense leadership and subject matter expertise during response to major cyber incidents
Coordinating second line of defense engagement and response
Developing and providing regular reporting to senior management committees
Ownership of relationships with external cyber security risk experts
Ensuring all activities and deliverables achieve their timeliness
and accuracy service levels
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with key stakeholders in Information Security, Enterprise Risk, Technology Risk, and other relevant functional stakeholders across Fidelity Canada, Fidelity International Limited (FIL) and Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR); Ability to build relationships, influencing and negotiating across diverse stakeholders across the lines of defense, including senior management
Communication Scope
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Process & Methodology
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** _Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings_ _This is a regular, full-time role_ _You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement_ The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026 when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway. **Who We Are** At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future. Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and expertly. **What You Will Do** The Cyber Security Risk Director is a leadership position responsible for leading the development of Fidelity Canada’s cyber security risk posture as part of the second line of defense. This role ensures that cyber security risks are effectively identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored across Fidelity Canada (Fidelity Clearing Canada (FCC), Fidelity Investments Canada (FIC) and Fidelity Canada Institutional Management (FCIM)). The Director will be a certified subject matter expert in cyber security risk who provides strategic advisory support in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive cyber security risk framework and will work closely with key stakeholders to enhance the organization’s resilience against emerging threats. The Director will collaborate with key stakeholders in Informatio
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