Risk and Compliance Team Lead
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For candidates located in the Edmonton area, this is an onsite position based out of our Sherwood Park office. For exceptional candidates located outside the region, we are open to discussing remote or periodic travel arrangements, provided they can effectively collaborate within MST business hours., MSTFull-TimeLead
Salary100,000 - 120,000 CAD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementCybersecurityComplianceRisk Management
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in privacy, data security, compliance, and risk management.
- Postgraduate education in cybersecurity or a related field.
- Strong understanding of Canadian privacy laws and regulations.
- Experience in providing training and developing policy documents related to privacy and compliance.
- Project management experience.
- Experience leading a team or function.
- Proven ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate and improve complex processes.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Risk and Compliance Function: Provide direction, structure, and oversight to ensure effective execution of all compliance and risk initiatives.
- Identify, Assess, and Mitigate Risks: Partner with teams to proactively identify, assess, and address operational, IT, and data privacy risks.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with developers, customer support, and team leads to close gaps and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Build and Improve Compliance Frameworks: Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance frameworks, processes, and procedures aligned with evolving standards and regulations (PIPEDA, COPPA, GDPR).
- Strengthen Software Security: Lead and support software updates to improve security controls and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Lead Audits and Assessments: Coordinate third-party audits and conduct internal assessments, including SOC 2 and PCI DSS.
- Manage Security Incidents: Oversee incident response, including investigation, reporting, communication, and remediation.
- Report and Communicate: Prepare and present clear compliance reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Deliver Training and Awareness: Promote a strong culture of data security through training and team enablement.
- Lead and Develop the Team: Mentor team members, support their growth, and build accountability within the function.
- Engage with Clients and Vendors: Act as a key point of contact to meet security and compliance requirements.
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