Director of Cybersecurity Strategy and Risk Management

4 weeks ago

Richmond Hill Ontario, York region, Canada MTY Food Group Full time

Director of Cybersecurity Strategy and Risk Management

Reporting to the VP, Cyber Security & IT Compliance, the Director of Cybersecurity Strategy and Risk Management will be instrumental in shaping MTY Food Group’s security posture. This highly visible role will collaborate across business units and departments to help identify, prioritize, and manage cyber risks throughout MTY’s portfolio of 90+ brands. Additionally, this position will manage a small team of individuals specializing in various proactive security domains. Successful candidates will have broad cybersecurity experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to build and maintain partnerships at all levels of the organization.

What we offer

  • 3 weeks vacation and 5 mobile days
  • Hybrid work with a minimum of 3 days at the office required.
  • Employee Profit Sharing Plan with matching employer contributions.
  • Company health and dental plans, additional 300$ health spending account/personal well-being account.
  • Employee Assistance program with access to a wide range of services spanning across mental health to legal and financial coaching.
  • Flexible schedule (subject to company’s internal & department’s policies)
  • Financial reimbursement for professional order costs and continuing education requirements (up to 2000$).
  • Monthly company wide recognition awards with quarterly and yearly winners
  • Social corporate events including but not limited to webinars, quarterly town halls and fun activities for all.
  • Casual business attire workplace.
  • Free office parking.


Key Responsibilities

  • Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, including senior leadership, business units, and technology teams, to ensure a cohesive security strategy.
  • Collaborate with IT, Legal, Marketing, and other internal departments to integrate cybersecurity measures into business processes and third-party technology solutions.
  • Navigate a complex, multi-vendor digital ecosystem to help ensure MTY’s internal cybersecurity resources are allocated to areas of greatest value and/or risk.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to third-party cybersecurity risks, providing leadership and expert guidance across business units.
  • Oversee the third-party risk management (TPRM) program, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks among prospective and existing vendors.
  • Endeavor to understand the purpose and business value of vendors and solutions instead of completing “check the box” security assessments.
  • Contribute to impactful special projects, such as M&A due diligence, enterprise transformation initiatives, and Board-level reports.
  • Proactively seek out knowledge of current and emerging cybersecurity technologies and trends.
  • Lead and manage a team of security professionals, ensuring their professional development and cultivating a collaborative and trusting team environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in any combination of cybersecurity / information security, information technology, or IT risk management.
  • Proven ability to align cybersecurity strategies with business objectives and manage risks in a business context.
  • Experience conducting meaningful security reviews and risk assessments for new and existing vendors, ideally in the retail and/or hospitality industries.
  • Applied knowledge of security architecture and cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS, ISO 27000, etc.).
  • Adept at managing competing priorities and finding ways to achieve incremental progress.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to effectively lead and manage small teams, with a focus on creating a positive, trust-based work environment.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise in the following security domains: GRC, IAM, Security Architecture, Data Protection.
  • Experience with digital marketing, e-Commerce, and/or point of sale environments.
  • Experience with data privacy regulations and programs.
  • Experience with Payment Card Industry (PCI-DSS) compliance.
  • Experience in a global or multinational business environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field.
  • MBA or similar advanced degree.
  • Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, et al.


Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon a background check, including a criminal record check.

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