Manager, Security Operations

Job Description
**Grade:  P7

Referral Level: Level 1

Division: IGM-Tech**
IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $271 billion in assets. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.
We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive year s and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Role & Responsibility
A Security Operations Manager coordinates and executes cybersecurity detection, prevention, and recovery. The role focuses on enhancing operations, strengthening and testing defenses, collaborating with teams, and ensuring effective incident response.

Key Capabilities & Responsibilities

• Ensure that systems, networks, and applications are monitored for signs of security breaches.
• Assure investigation, containment, and response to cybersecurity incidents is executed according to IGM policies and procedures.
• Conduct SIEM operations efficiently while managing costs.
• Develop and maintain runbooks, playbooks, and operational procedures for security monitoring and incident handling.
• Coordinate effectively with all teams.
• Continually test effectiveness of security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus and other solutions.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on security posture, incidents, and improvement plans.
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies to continuously improve the organization's defenses.
• Make sure that active search for threats and indicators of compromise (IOCs) within IGM environment
• Lead and coordinate the activities of both Red and Blue Teams to ensure cohesive and effective security operations.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity roadmaps and plans.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams during high-pressure security incidents and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with security metrics, reporting, and executive-level dashboards.
• Develop and utilize custom tools and scripts to enhance threat detection and automation capabilities (Python, PowerShell).

Relevant certifications include

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)
• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information security, cybersecurity, or a related combination of work experience and education.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity roles, with a strong focus on financial services environments and regulatory compliance (e.g., OSFI, CIRO).
• Proven track record of managing and scaling cybersecurity teams, including talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Demonstrated leadership in overseeing complex security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management in high-stakes financial ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage relationships with external SOC vendors, ensuring alignment with internal security policies, SLAs, and operational goals.
• Experience in developing and executing cybersecurity strategies aligned with enterprise risk management and business continuity objectives.
• Deep understanding of financial sector threat landscapes, including fraud prevention, insider threats, and third-party risk.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess evolving threats and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to brief executive leadership, regulators, and board members on cybersecurity posture and risk.
• Skilled in fostering collaboration across IT, risk, compliance, legal, and business units to ensure a unified security approach.
• Committed to continuous learning and staying ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory developments in the financial sector.

Benefits

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION : competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: competitive health and dental coverage; employer sponsored coverage for you and your family.
• RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.
• INSURANCE : employer sponsored short-term disability.
• WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
• INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further

diversification of ideas.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to

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We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply by
November 25, 2025
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