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Director (Program Manager), Cyber Program & Transformation

EQ Bank


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 13 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join a Challenger

At EQ were remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending to trust and credit union solutions.

Weve been at this since 1970 challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter faster and more connected financial experiences.

Whats kept us moving The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions push back on old assumptions and look for a better way forward.

If youre driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy this could be your next big opportunity.

We cant wait to get to know you!


The Work
This role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of cyber security outcomes and driving enterprise-wide changes in meeting the Organizations cyber security strategic objectives. This role is responsible for planning overseeing and organizing resources required to achieve the corporate cyber objectives. This role facilitates the governance monitoring communication/escalation and presentation of cyber security roadmap.
The Core Responsibilities!
  • Facilitate and support the strategic planning processes for identifying priorities for the cyber security program and articulating the strategy and roadmap.

  • Develop budget and financial planning documents and facilitate approvals.

  • Oversee assignment of delivery leads or project managers and ensure proper project governance to realize outcomes.

  • Financial planning forecasting and budgeting for the cyber security program.

  • Monitor the cyber program execution and delivery.

  • Drive complicated and enterprise-wide initiatives with cyber security impact for the organization and provide Executive reporting.

  • Collaborate and negotiate with technology and business leaders to gain support for initiatives and resource needs for program success.

  • Ensuring program delivery success by addressing challenges to success and promptly escalating as required.

  • Provides leadership and coaching for delivery leads and project managers in gap areas such as financial planning change management or as required to achieve needed outcomes.

  • Measure monitor and report on benefit realization

Lets Talk About You!
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Business Administration or related field.

  • 10 years of experience in IT/Cyber with at least 5 years in leading enterprise programs.

  • Proven track record in leading cyber transformation or digital modernization programs.

  • Strong understanding of enterprise architecture cloud platforms and security frameworks.

  • Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.

  • Certifications such as CISSP CISM PMP or TOGAF are a plus.

  • Good understanding of accounting and financial management

  • Good understanding of benefit realization measurements techniques.

  • People & resource management

  • Strategy and Financial Planning

  • Process & capability Management

  • Technology Roadmaps

  • Ownership & Accountability

Communication Skills:

  • Good documentation skills

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Good interpersonal skills with proven track record of developing relationships and communicating conceptual information effectively to individuals unfamiliar with subject material.

  • Strong organizational skills: demonstrated ability to manage time and adhere to tight deadlines.

  • Confident personable credible professional presence.

What we offer For full-time permanent roles
Competitive discretionary bonus
Market leading RRSP match program
Medical dental vision life and disability benefits
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
Generous vacation policy and personal days
Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from EQ Banks additional office space located at2200-25 Ontario Street Toronto ON.


Equity Diversity & Inclusion

EQ is committed to building an inclusive accessible environment where every employee feels valued respected and supported. We believe our organization is stronger and our people thrive when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences identities and perspectives. Were equally committed to supporting your growth both professionally and personally.

We provide a barrierfree recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.

As part of our recruitment process EQ uses AI to help screen assess and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.


EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank the countrys seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets which operates EQ Bank Canadas Challenger Bank. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Director


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At Equitable Bank, we specialize in providing branchless financial services that meet the unique needs of all Canadians. Our range of mortgages, savings accounts and investment options are designed to offer the right solutions to match any unique circumstance.

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