JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid (Scarborough, ON)

Duration: Until October 31, 2024

Our client a leading financial institution in Toronto is looking for an IT Security Analyst to support operational services to combat and mitigate cyber-enabled crime globally. The individual will get to build their expertise in Cyber Security and Fraud, while collaborating with a new and emerging team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:Provide consultation and technical professional guidance on the development and solutioning of enterprise Cybercrime initiatives and strategies.
Execute Cybercrime initiative leads across relevant stakeholders to ensure responsibilities are understood and deliverables are achieved.
Develop and maintain documentation relating to operational services delivery, interaction workflow models with key stakeholders, and enterprise initiatives.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of financial crime issues (ex. fraud, money laundering), including policies, procedures, legislation and regulations, industry best practice, criminal typologies and developing trends.
Write report summaries to clearly articulate the activity being reported, the conclusions drawn and the supporting reasoning.
Ongoing communication and reporting of service metrics and initiative status to various audiences as required.
Guarantee that services, practices, and processes are executed and delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Translate complex technical problems into terms and processes that support the functional goals, strategic initiatives, and business alignment of a dynamic growth company.
Provide support where required to prepare documentation and developing creative/alternative approaches to problem resolution.
Participate as needed (lead, facilitate, member of) within industry initiatives and third-party partnerships.
Coordinate internal resources to assist in developing and maintaining relationships with third parties.
Maintain an environment in which the team pursues effective and efficient service delivery and operational functions; while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk (i.e., Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook, Guidelines for Business Conduct). Detailed working knowledge of Cybercrime regulations across all global jurisdictions where bank conduct business (i.e., US Federal Rules of Evidence) to ensure the Bank’s investigative technology and operational processes are compliant.
Drive a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
Continue to improve processes including feedback to areas under review regarding control issues.
Must-Have Skills:10+ years of working experience in Information/Cyber Security.
Hands-on experience and working knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and industry best practices to meet deadlines.
Hands-on experience and working knowledge of Information Security best-practices, methodologies, and techniques.
Hands-on experience and working knowledge of data management, information governance, and project management disciplines.
Nice-To-Have Skills:Professional certifications and membership of associations in the field of information/cyber security such as: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).
Investigative experience in either Cyber Security or Fraud.
Analytical and Data Modeling experience.
Work knowledge of international laws and regulations involving the access to, transmission of, and storage of different classifications of electronically stored information.
Soft Skills Required:Strong approach to critical thinking, analytics, problem solving, negotiation & detail oriented.
Proficiency in technical writing & communication for a business audience in English.
Ability to clearly articulate explaining technical findings in business language terms, effectively communicate complex conclusions to demonstrate business risk, and draft concise reports for various intended audiences.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills to negotiate stakeholder support and prioritization with full consideration and awareness of potential impact on business needs and outcomes.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills to negotiate stakeholder support and prioritization with full consideration and awareness of potential impact on business needs and outcomes.
Ability to work both independently and within the team.
Ability to gain the trust of key business stakeholders to achieve a desired objective.

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