Senior Risk Analyst at Payments Canada

Payments Canada
Toronto, CA; US
Hybrid

Job Description

Elevate your career as a Senior Risk Analyst with Payments Canada, ensuring information security and technology risk across payment systems in a hybrid work environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance the safety of Canadian transactions.

As a key member of the Information Security and Technology Risk (ISTR) team, your primary focus will be on executing risk assessments and overseeing the risk management approach. You’ll leverage your expertise to challenge first-line risk inputs, report trends, and improve methodologies. Your work will significantly impact the security of Canada's payment systems while mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage information security risk assessments for payment systems
  • Challenge first-line risk management activities and strategies
  • Conduct targeted assessments for emerging threats
  • Review and report systemic risks to senior leadership
  • Collaborate to refine risk assessment methodologies

Requirements:

  • Degree or certification in Cyber Security or related field
  • Minimum five years in GRC, IT architecture, or cyber security
  • Information security certifications are assets
  • Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations
  • Excellent communication skills for briefings

Utilize your risk analysis skills to help secure the financial transactions of Canadians.

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Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

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Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

5/3/2026

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