Grade: P9
Referral Level: Level 1
Division: IGM-Tech
IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management. 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 is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.
At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.
We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. 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 also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.
Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.
Mackenzie Investments 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
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.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mackenzie Investments 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.
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