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The Security GRC team plays a critical role in adhering to security frameworks and creating space for risk mitigation and oversight. We want to ensure that Wealthsimple maintains a secure operational environment by implementing and monitoring controls designed to protect information, systems and infrastructure.
We are looking to expand the Security GRC team with a Manager, Security Compliance to lead our SOX and ICFR compliance program. This role will be instrumental in ensuring Wealthsimple meets its regulatory obligations around internal controls over financial reporting while building a scalable compliance function.
You will focus on owning and maturing our SOX and ICFR compliance program and have the opportunity to expand your scope to oversee the broader compliance function, including SOC 1& 2, PCI DSS, and NIST frameworks and leading a team of specialists. You'll work closely with teams across Security, Finance, Legal, Product, and Engineering to ensure controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to
Own and manage the IT general controls (ITGCs) component of the ICFR compliance program while supporting the build out of the ITGCs & IT Application controls (ITAC) for the SOX program from the ground up, leveraging existing frameworks and controls where applicable
Partner with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to identify and document key controls over financial reporting, ensuring controls are designed and in place ahead of audit cycles
Ensure ITGCs and ITACs supporting financial systems are properly documented and operating as intended
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating evidence requests, walkthroughs, and finding remediation
Build and maintain a controls inventory with clear ownership, documentation standards, and readiness status
Work cross-functionally with control owners to ensure gaps are identified early and remediation plans are in place before audit periods
Develop and report on compliance readiness and control health to senior leadership
Drive continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of the SOX Compliance system (AuditBoard) and related technologies
Maintain current knowledge of emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes relevant to the business and the audit profession
Expand ownership to include SOC 1&2, PCI DSS, and NIST compliance programs, building a unified compliance function
Lead a small team of compliance specialists, providing mentorship, prioritization, and ensuring alignment across the aforementioned compliance initiatives
What you'll bring
6-8 years of experience in IT audit, compliance, or security assurance, with deep expertise in SOX/ICFR compliance (preferably in financial services or fintech)
Strong understanding of COSO framework, ITGCs, ITACs, and control design principles
Experience working with external auditors on SOX engagements, particularly in a coordination or liaison capacity
Proven ability to lead and manage a team, ensuring that audit deliverables are met efficiently and on time.
Working knowledge of SOC, PCI DSS, and/or NIST frameworks is a strong asset
Proven ability to manage multiple compliance workstreams and competing priorities
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams
Experience with GRC tools and control management platforms
Self-directed professional who can build programs from the ground up and drive initiatives to completion
Relevant certifications preferred (CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA, or equivalent)
🌸 Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
📈 Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business
🌴 20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year
✈️ 90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year
👥 Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS
🌎 We are a hybrid team with over 1,500 employees across North America. The people are one of the best parts of working here: you'll collaborate with incredibly talented, curious, and driven teammates who are deeply committed to doing great work.
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