Job Description

IT Security & Risk Specialist-CRISC/Banking

• Date Posted Jan 20, 2026
• Location Toronto, Ontario
• Job Type Contract
• Job ID 19122

Are you an expert in IT security, risk management, and governance looking to make a significant impact in the banking industry? Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for an IT Security & Risk Specialist - CRISC/Banking, to lead critical governance, risk, and compliance initiatives that strengthen the organization's information security environment. You will play a key role in assessing, guiding, and overseeing remediation strategies related to IT audits and regulatory findings, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust risk mitigation and control effectiveness.
Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment and validation of audit and regulatory remediation plans to mitigate security risks within technology infrastructure and applications.
• Partner with various technology segments to provide expert guidance on IT audit standards, control frameworks, and governance policies.
• Support continuous improvement of governance and risk oversight practices by enhancing risk identification, control design, and operational effectiveness.
• Identify emerging industry and internal risk trends, offering strategic advice to senior management in risk mitigation and control strategies.
• Drive innovative projects leveraging agile and lean methodologies, including emerging technologies such as AI, ML, Power BI, and automation tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure comprehensive risk management and compliance adherence.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to information security and IT risk management.

Desired Skill-Set

• Extensive experience in IT audit, governance, and controls within regulated financial environments.
• Strong understanding of IT security standards such as NIST, COBIT, and ITIL, with proven ability to evaluate remediation plans effectively.
• Expertise with GRC frameworks and associated tools like RSA Archer, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex topics to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Eager team player with excellent collaboration skills to work effectively across technical and business teams.

Nice to Have

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and automation tools for risk and compliance initiatives.
• Additional experience with process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma.

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.
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