CAAT Pension Plan is hiring a Senior Manager, Cyber Risk & Compliance - Emerging Risks

CAAT Pension Plan seeks a Senior Manager, Cyber Risk & Compliance – Emerging Risks. In this hands-on leadership role, you will be accountable for implementing and operationalizing cyber and technology risk programs related to advanced technologies like AI, ML, and quantum computing. You will maintain policies, standards, and controls to mitigate emerging technology risks while ensuring alignment with CAAT’s Enterprise Risk Management and Cybersecurity framework.

What You'll Do

• Lead cyber risk programs across AI, quantum, and other disruptive technologies.
• Execute audit cycles for ISO 27001 and SOC 2, manage evidence, and track remediations.
• Apply frameworks like ISO/IEC 42001 and NIST AI RMF to next-generation platforms.
• Conduct technical risk assessments across infrastructure and AI systems.
• Develop and report KPIs/KRIs with performance dashboards and scorecards.
• Lead red and purple team simulations for GenAI or quantum risk exposure.
• Evaluate third-party platforms and vendor integrations for AI-related risk.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, AI Engineering, and Architecture teams.
• Maintain and operationalize an ISMS per ISO 27001 standards.
• Drive cyber education programs and security awareness across departments.
• Mentor cybersecurity and GRC staff; ensure documentation and execution excellence.
• Present risk and compliance findings to auditors, regulators, and senior leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• CISSP or CISM, CISA certifications and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor certification required.
• 12+ years in cybersecurity, compliance, and audit within financial or regulated industries.
• Proven audit leadership across ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and PCI-DSS frameworks.
• Experience with GenAI/LLM platforms, synthetic data, and agentic AI controls.
• Strong grasp of AI security controls and post-quantum cryptology readiness.

Nice to Have

• Industry familiarity with pensions, financial services, or insurance.
• Certifications such as CRISC, CGEIT, CEH, CAISP, CIPP/CIPM, or equivalents.

Benefits & Compensation

• Opportunities to Build a Better You: endless opportunities to learn and master your skills while cultivating new ones.
• Comprehensive & Holistic Care: Total Rewards program that feeds and prioritizes physical, mental, and financial wellness.
• Flexible work arrangements, comprehensive benefits, wellness incentives, and a defined benefit pension plan.
• A Place to Collaborate and Win: lively environment where creativity and open communication thrive.
• Work that Truly Matters: giving Canadians the opportunity for better retirement security.

CAAT Pension Plan is an equal opportunity employer, and we will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.