Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Fintech): Supporting risk mitigation and Cyber Defense Operations by analyzing security logs, investigating incidents, and maintaining security tools with an accent on threat hunting and incident response. Focus on identifying anomalous behavior, managing security tool configurations, and ensuring compliance across enterprise information systems.

Location: Must be based in Canada. The role follows a hybrid arrangement with office presence required in Toronto (483 Bay Street) until late 2026, transitioning to Mississauga (3 Robert Speck Parkway) thereafter.

Salary: $54.00–$71.00 per hour.

Company

A leading privately owned financial services firm helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years.

What you will do

• Analyze security logs and system data to identify and mitigate anomalous or irregular events.
• Execute incident response processes to investigate, report, and resolve security incidents.
• Maintain and configure security tools including malware detection, DDoS, IDS/IPS, and DLP systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to update security rules, signatures, and policies.
• Conduct research and trend analysis on internal and external data sets to maintain situational awareness.
• Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives.

Requirements

• Must have current work authorization for Canada.
• University degree (Bachelor).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Information Security or Cybersecurity.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in incident response within a SOC environment.
• Proven experience leading cyber incident response and performing threat hunting.
• Strong understanding of enterprise-wide information systems security architecture.

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CASP, CDPSE, GCIH, or SANS-related credentials.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with flexible hourly pay.
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture focused on employee well-being.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Supportive environment with a focus on mental wellness and work-life balance.