Title: Technology Risk Governance Lead/ Security Governance Program Lead

Type: 6-Month Contract + Opportunity to Extend

Location: Toronto, ON- Mon–Thurs Onsite (4 days/week), 37.5 hours/week

Compensation: $75-$85/Hour

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Process: Max 2 rounds – Round 1 with Directors (potentially in-person), Round 2 with Hiring Manager (may be virtual)

Goal: Implement and operationalize the security prioritization scorecard across 300–350 applications, establish a scalable and repeatable assessment model, and transition the initiative into a sustainable long-term operating cadence before determining future “version 2.0” enhancements.

Must-Haves:

• 8–12+ years of experience in Technology Risk, Security Risk, or Information Security Governance
• Experience conducting risk assessments and delivering security/risk programs end-to-end
• Strong understanding of security controls and frameworks (NIST, ISO preferred)
• Experience building or tailoring control libraries and implementing standards
• Ability to translate best-practice frameworks into practical, scalable implementation
• Strong stakeholder management skills (Tech, Data, Security, Application Owners)
• Demonstrated program/project delivery experience (not purely advisory)
• Ability to operate independently and drive initiatives forward

Pluses:

• Financial services or institutional asset management experience
• Experience working within AWS cloud environments
• Exposure to AI security / AI governance initiatives
• Experience scaling governance programs into BAU operating models
• Background balancing risk rigor with business enablement priorities

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