Tech/Cyber Oversight Risk Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Tech/Cyber Oversight Risk Lead (Fintech): Providing second-line oversight of technology and cyber risk management to ensure organizational alignment with enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory requirements with an accent on independent challenge and assurance. Focus on driving cyber resilience, overseeing third-party/vendor risk, and managing regulatory expectations within the Canadian financial ecosystem.

Location: Must be based in or able to work in Toronto, Canada (Hybrid model)

Salary: $160,000 – $180,000 (plus short-term incentive)

Company

hirify.global connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification, and industry-leading fraud protection as the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem.

What you will do

• Embed technology and cyber risk practices across platforms and business units.
• Serve as the independent second-line expert providing objective challenge and oversight.
• Lead technology and cyber risk assessments including CIRAs and RCSAs.
• Support organizational compliance with Bank of Canada and other regulatory expectations.
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators and lead threat identification and control design.
• Represent risk themes at executive-level governance forums and Board meetings.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in technology risk, cyber risk, or ERM in financial services.
• Eligibility to work for hirify.global Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.
• Expertise in second-line risk functions and the Three Lines of Defense model.
• Advanced knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, and incident response frameworks.
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies and enterprise-wide risk programs.
• Strong communication skills for executive and Board-level engagement.

Nice to have

• Professional designations such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage.
• Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program.
• Generous vacation and wellness days.
• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up.
• Confidential 24/7 employee and family assistance program.