Location: Winnipeg
IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.
Under IGM Financial's unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy, we’re IG Wealth Management. For over 90 years of business, we have grown to become one of the largest most respected companies in Canada. We are a leader in providing the best advice, experience and outcomes for our clients, personalized throughout their lifetime.
At IG Wealth Management, our vision is to inspire financial confidence.
This is your opportunity to build a career with a leading organization where you can learn, grow and thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and center.
You will join a team that believes our success starts with the success of our clients, while working together as a team to realize our greatest potential. You will join a team that strives towards excellence while developing and sharing skills and knowledge. You can make a difference for our clients, the world around us and be part of a team that cares. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.
IG Wealth Management 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.
Role & Responsibility
The Director of Security Operations and Incident Response will lead IGM’s enterprise-wide security operations center (SOC), overseeing threat detection, investigation, incident response, and operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IGM’s digital assets and infrastructure. The Director will manage a team of cybersecurity professionals and collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and executive leadership to proactively defend against cyber threats and respond to incidents with precision and speed. The director will be reporting to the AVP of Threat Management.
Key Capabilities & Responsibilities
Calm under pressure with practical crisis management and decision-making skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technical risks into business impact.
Strong communicator capable of briefing technical and executive leadership.
Security Operations Leadership
- Lead the SOC team, ensuring continuous monitoring, triage, and escalation of security events.
- Oversee the implementation and tuning of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Maintain and evolve operational playbooks, runbooks, and escalation protocols.
- Provide data driven leadership and reporting based on various performance metrics.
Incident Response & Threat Management
- Own the end-to-end incident response lifecycle: detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review.
- Serve as the Incident Commander for major cyber events, coordinating cross-functional response efforts.
- Maintain and test the Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (CSIRP) regularly, ensuring alignment with evolving threats and business needs.
Threat Intelligence & Hunting
- Lead proactive threat hunting initiatives to identify latent threats within the environment.
- Integrate external threat intelligence feeds and collaborate with industry peers to stay ahead of emerging threats.
- Oversee External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and digital threat monitoring across clear web, social media, and dark web.
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (e.g., SOC2, NIST, CSA) for the SOC.
- Provide regular metrics and executive dashboards on SOC performance, threat trends, and incident response KPIs.
- Collaborate with audit, legal, and risk teams during investigations and assessments.
Vendor and Contract Management
- Manage relationships with IR retainer providers and technology vendors.
- Coordinate onboarding and oversight of third-party SOC analysts and DFIR specialists.
- Act as a liaison with regulatory bodies during investigations.
Relevant certifications include
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent education and work experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
Proven experience managing SOC operations, incident response, and threat intelligence functions.
Deep knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat detection technologies.
Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, and threat modeling.
Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.ig.ca/en/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
IG Wealth Management is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an 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.
Please apply by August 25, 2025.
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