Information Security Specialist - Risk Management Transformation

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Technology Solutions

Pay Details:

$96,900 - $136,800 CAD

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Job Description:

Job Description:

This position reports to the Associate Vice President, Risk Management Tools and Transformation. The Information Security Specialist, Risk Management Transformation is a results-driven individual contributor within the Governance, Risk and Controls (GRC) team. The role provides specialized expertise and guidance to define, develop, implement, and improve technology and cybersecurity risk management processes, tools, and capabilities that support Global Security & Defense (GSD) and Global Technology Services (GTS) objectives.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience supporting modernization of technology and cybersecurity governance, risk, and control capabilities in a large, complex organization. The role contributes to initiatives involving risk assessment methodologies, automated and manual testing and assessments, the control lifecycle, issue management, governance, data and evidence management, and GRC platform capabilities and integrations. The specialist applies sound judgment, analysis, metrics, key risk indicators (KRIs), automation, and evidence-based approaches to identify gaps, recommend solutions, and improve risk-informed decision-making.

A strong product mindset, agile delivery experience, and commitment to improving risk and control solutions—including automated testing and assessment capabilities where appropriate—are required.

Key Accountabilities

• •Define, develop, implement, and improve GRC processes, tools, and capabilities within assigned areas of specialization, translating stakeholder needs and strategic priorities into practical requirements and deliverables.
• •Lead or contribute to improved design for risk and control assessments for applications, products, services, or processes; define and establish evidence collection methodologies through solid understanding of business requirements, data quality and reliability practices, and implementation of repeatable, and reliable services.
• •Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated testing and assessment capabilities, including data sourcing, rules and logic, evidence capture, exception handling, validation, monitoring, and integration with broader GRC processes and platforms.

• •Provide consultation and advice to business and technology partners on tooling and technology, information security practices, GRC capabilities, with focus on use of automation and evidence-based assessment approaches within specialized area.
• •Maintains subject matter expertise on project risk and control assessments, including automated and manual testing where appropriate; understanding of required controls, and evaluation and automation of control procedures and management of supporting evidence
• •Identify and recommend opportunities to use AI and predictive analytics to reduce manual effort, save time, improve quality, and enable more consistent, evidence-based risk and control outcomes.
• •Provide analysis, reporting, metrics, and recommend KRIs that monitor trends, product and tooling effectiveness, service performance, assessment results, and delivery outcomes; evaluate data and evidence for completeness, accuracy, traceability, and decision usefulness; identify key issues and escalate as appropriate.
• •Gather, analyze, and translate business, security, regulatory, data, and operational needs into clear requirements, process designs, user stories, test scenarios, and implementation guidance for GRC technology teams.
• •Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated testing and assessment capabilities, including data sourcing, rules and logic, evidence capture, exception handling, validation, monitoring, and integration with broader GRC processes and platforms.

Establish effective relationships across business, technology, risk, compliance, audit, product, and delivery partners; serve as a subject matter resource for assigned GRC processes and capabilities.

Stay informed on emerging information security, technology risk, regulatory, and industry trends; assess impacts and recommend opportunities to enhance effectiveness, productivity, automation, data quality, and operational efficiency.

Job Requirements

• •Advanced knowledge of one or more technology controls, information security, cybersecurity, or technology risk domains, disciplines, and practices.
• •Sound to advanced knowledge of organizational, technology control, security, and risk issues, including applicable policies, standards, and regulatory expectations.
• •Demonstrated ability to define and improve risk management processes, translate requirements into GRC capabilities, and apply data evaluation, evidence management, analytics, and automation to support effective oversight and decision-making.
• •Experience participating in projects or initiatives of moderate to high complexity at the functional, business-line, or enterprise level, independently managing assigned deliverables and timelines.
• •Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, exercise sound judgment, adapt to changing priorities, and escalate non-standard or high-risk matters.
• •Strong relationship-management and consulting skills, with the ability to collaborate across a large, matrixed organization, reconcile differing perspectives, and influence outcomes within defined authority.
• •Exceptional analytical, attention-to-detail, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality work under pressure.
• •Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical and risk concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.
• •Data- and fact-driven, with demonstrated ability to evaluate complex data sets and supporting evidence, assess quality and reliability, draw defensible conclusions, make practical recommendations, and monitor implementation outcomes.

Experience and Education

• •University degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• •7+ years of relevant experience in technology risk, information security, cybersecurity, technology controls, GRC, or a related discipline within a large, complex organization.
• •Information security certification or accreditation such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC is an asset.

Colleague and Team Accountabilities

• •Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing environment that supports colleague growth, well-being, innovation, teamwork, and service to the business.
• •Align individual contributions and deliverables to business priorities, the TD Shared Commitments, and applicable risk appetite, policies, and standards.
• •Work collaboratively within a diverse team that values different perspectives, creativity, curiosity, mutual respect, and timely execution.
• •Promote an inclusive environment where colleagues and partners are valued, respected, heard, and able to contribute effectively.
• •Share knowledge, information, skills, and specialized expertise with colleagues and partners;