The Position
Continued growth has created an exciting opportunity for an Associate/Senior Associate to join our Technology Services Group.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate build and succeed as part of a high-performing team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and a passion for growing businessesboth ours and our clients.
This role requires a strong foundation in technology delivery and risk management achieved through experience in designing developing and/or delivering technology-enabled business solutions as well as assessing and mitigating technology and cyber risks. The ideal candidate will combine technical delivery expertise with a consulting mindset enabling them to engage senior stakeholders support cross-functional teams and deliver security-focused initiatives.
The position reports into the Technology Services Group and requires knowledge of project/program management methods technology delivery technology risk frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO COSO) and risk regulations.
Responsibilities:
Technology Advisory & Delivery
Support efforts related to project scoping approach design team structure and effort/timeline estimation for technology-related opportunities.
Deliver technology advisory services and solutions within time cost and quality constraints.
Identify manage and mitigate project risks and issues.
Support the implementation of advisory recommendations in client environments.
Technology Risk & Cybersecurity
Identify assess and manage technology and cyber risks for clients supporting risk mitigation strategies and continuous monitoring.
Apply NIST ISO and COSO frameworks to evaluate and improve technology and control risks.
Review and interpret SOC and SOX reports assessing implications for business and IT controls.
Support the evaluation and monitoring of third-party vendor security controls to ensure compliance with client standards.
Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
Advise and support clients in developing and implementing information security strategies policies and standards.
Leadership & Practice Development
For Senior Associates: Provide day-to-day direction coaching and mentoring of junior team members.
Lead cross-functional teams and drive security initiatives to completion.
Contribute to business development client delivery and practice growth.
Support employee growth through Optimus SBRs Career Development Program (CDP).
Qualifications:
Required:
37 years of relevant experience including technology delivery risk management and/or advisory consulting services.
Familiarity with security technologies and risk assessment methodologies.
Strong understanding of business and IT controls.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Proven leadership abilities with cross-functional teams.
University degree in Computer Science Business or related discipline.
Nice to Have:
Certifications: CPA CRISC CISSP CISA CISM.
Understanding of Canadian and US regulators (OSFI OCC FRB).
Experience with SOC and SOX reporting.
Previous experience in a 1LoD or 2LoD role.
Experience with controls automation.
Big 4 or consulting firm background.