Tech/Cyber Oversight Risk Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Tech/Cyber Oversight Risk Lead (Fintech): Providing independent second-line oversight of technology and cyber risk for Canada's financial ecosystem with an accent on cyber resilience and regulatory compliance. Focus on challenging first-line readiness, managing regulatory expectations from the Bank of Canada, and overseeing AI governance and cloud security.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, Canada. Must be eligible to work for hirify.global Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.

Salary: $160,000 – $180,000

Company

hirify.global connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification, and industry-leading fraud protection.

What you will do

• Provide independent second-line oversight and objective challenge for technology and cyber risk across all platforms and business units.
• Ensure compliance and provide assurance over the design and implementation of regulatory requirements set by the Bank of Canada.
• Lead and oversee technology and cyber risk assessments, including Change Initiative Risk Assessments (CIRAs) and Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs).
• Monitor technology and cyber Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and oversee emerging areas like AI governance, cloud security, and third-party risk.
• Represent tech/cyber risk themes at governance forums and deliver executive-level reporting and insights to the Board.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in technology risk management, cyber risk, or ERM within financial services or payments.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada in a full-time capacity.
• Expertise in second-line risk functions, including independent challenge and the Three Lines of Defense model.
• Advanced knowledge of control frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and incident response.
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies and leading enterprise-wide risk programs.
• Exceptional communication skills for executive and Board-level engagement.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits and market-leading employer-funded RRSP program.
• Generous vacation and wellness days to help recharge.
• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up for growing families.
• Charitable donation matching with United Way.