Security Specialist V

Primary

Job Title:

Security Specialist

Alternate / Related Job Titles:

• IT Security Specialist
• Cyber Security Risk Specialist
• Technology Risk & Controls Specialist
• Information Security Consultant

Location & Onsite Flexibility: Toronto, ON —
Hybrid (2 days onsite initially, moving to 4 days onsite starting February)

Office Address: 320 Front Street West, Toronto, ON

Our client, a Top 10 bank in Canada and North America
, is building a new Global Security and Defence team to support a newly established regulatory remediation management function
. The Security Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert in IT security, technology risk, auditing, and regulatory remediation
, working closely with stakeholders across the bank, including senior leadership and executive teams
. This role focuses on defining, challenging, and strengthening technology controls and information security frameworks
, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk mitigation across enterprise environments.

Position Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 6 months

Start: As Soon As Possible

Pay Rate: C $90 – C $100 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, core business hours (37.5 hours/week)

Overtime: Not expected

Number of Openings: 2

Extension: Possible based on business needs and performance

Conversion to FTE: Possible based on business needs and performance

Technology Risk & Security Leadership

• Define, develop, and implement Technology Controls and Information Security policies, programs, standards, and tools
• Provide expert guidance on risk assessments, control gaps, remediation strategies, and security solutions
• Lead or contribute to risk and control design assessments across application portfolios
• Document business and enterprise impacts of control gaps and recommend mitigation and remediation plans

Regulatory & Audit Support

• Provide consultation on regulatory compliance requirements
  , reporting, and regulatory inquiries
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of management responses and remediation activities
• Participate in enterprise or business-level security incident response activities

Stakeholder & Enterprise Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to technology partners, service owners, and business stakeholders
• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security frameworks
• Develop and maintain ongoing technology risk reporting
  , metrics, and trend analysis
• Influence a strong risk management culture across technology and business teams

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry trends
• Identify opportunities to enhance productivity, control effectiveness, and operational efficiency
• Contribute as a subject matter expert to enterprise and cross-functional initiatives

Must-Have Experience

• 10+ years of experience in auditing, technology risk, and regulatory remediation
• Strong stakeholder advisory and management experience
• Proven experience working with executive leadership (C‑suite, VPs, Senior Management)
• Hands‑on background in cybersecurity and technology risk

Required Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to lead progress updates and stakeholder touchpoint meetings
• Strong collaboration skills in fast‑paced environments

• Prior banking or financial institution experience
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, ISACA

• Post‑secondary education required
• Security or risk‑related certifications considered a strong asset

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Fund

Our client is a leading Canadian and North American bank
, delivering comprehensive financial solutions across retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking. The organization is committed to innovation, strong governance, and helping clients thrive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation
, a Native American‑owned company based in Alaska. As an economically disadvantaged business, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces
. We support Fortune 500 clients across banking, insurance, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail throughout the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity.

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