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Director Cybersecurity Risk Methodology and Governance

CIBC

Toronto, ONOn Site

Original Job Summary

About the Role

The Director Cybersecurity Risk Methodology and Governance at CIBC joins the BISO & Risk Shared Services team within Cybersecurity, Third Party & Resilience. You will lead a team of Information Security consultants to protect our bank, clients, and employees from cyber risk.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop and execute cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies.
  • Implement and improve governance frameworks and supporting processes.
  • Oversee documentation and compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Engage with audit and control activities across multiple defense lines.
  • Lead, coach, and motivate a high-performing security team.
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices.

How You’ll Succeed

Develop a strategic roadmap for cybersecurity methodology, drive continuous improvement, and ensure practices are aligned with regulatory and business needs. Build and maintain a culture of security awareness and accountability.

Who You Are

You have over 5 years' experience in information security risk assessment, including threat analysis, vulnerability testing, and secure software development. With more than 3 years of leadership experience, you excel at setting strategic direction, coaching teams, and fostering professional growth. Certifications such as CISSP or CISM are assets.

What CIBC Offers

CIBC provides a competitive salary, incentive pay, extensive benefits, employee share plans, a defined pension plan, and opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work arrangement with 1-3 days on-site in Toronto.

Key skills/competency

  • Cybersecurity
  • Risk Management
  • Governance
  • Team Leadership
  • Methodology
  • Compliance
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Industry Trends
  • Audit
  • Accreditation

How to Get Hired at CIBC

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight cybersecurity and leadership skills.
  • Research CIBC: Understand their culture, mission, and values.
  • Prepare for interviews: Be ready with risk management examples.
  • Showcase certifications: Include CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review current cybersecurity frameworks.
Study risk assessment methodologies.
Familiarize with Archer and e-GRC tools.
Update knowledge on regulatory standards.

Behavioral Questions

Describe leadership style with team examples.
Explain handling conflicting stakeholder priorities.
Discuss past cybersecurity risk challenges.
Share decision-making processes under pressure.