Senior Consultant, Cybersecurity Strategy

Overview We are currently seeking a Risk Consulting Consultant/Senior Consultant to join us in our Montreal office. The Risk Consulting practice provides a variety of risk management, internal control and assurance based services to our clients. The successful candidate will focus primarily on Information Technology Audit services and also demonstrate flexibility in working on other IT Advisory, risk management and compliance projects as required. The role is hands on, and may require some degree of effort in the support of existing financial audit engagements. What you will do The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery of the following IT audit and consulting related services: Develop Cybersecurity strategies, visions and action plans Elaborate Cybersecurity Governance frameworks Assist organizations in the governance aspects of their cyber security (such as designing lines of defense) Design and/or evaluate Cybersecurity controls based on widely used standards and frameworks such as ISI, PCI, NIST and COBIT Design and/or evaluate Cybersecurity Management Systems Develop Cybersecurity policies, guidelines and procedures Elaborate Risk assessment methodologies and apply these methodologies within various contexts. Audit Cybersecurity controls with regards to best practices Participate in Privacy protection frameworks Develop Cyber Security metrics Benchmark Cybersecurity products and services. Design optimal Cybersecurity controls on both technical and management layers. Support the delivery of advisory projects to help ensure business and IT risks are adequately addressed. Assist in the development of engagement and project plans. Participate in presentations to new / potential / existing clients. Assist in sales and marketing efforts Create and deliver presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to clients; At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this. What you bring to the role A successful candidate will possess the following skills and behaviors: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science degree preferred, or similar IT related technical training. MBA or master’s degrees are an asset. Aspiration to pursue further relevant education such as a CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA, or other designations and technical IT skills as part of a continuous professional education program. 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in IT audit or assessing IT or system risk would be beneficial, but not required. Good knowledge of various industry sectors is an asset Experience in consulting/various industry sectors is an asset Highly motivated, committed, self-starter who can prioritize work and be flexible to cope with changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and good organization and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively both with clients and Strong understanding of business risks and audit risks. Has a high degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm and drive. Willingness and ability to travel both within Canada and internationally. A mindset client-orientated and committed to high-quality and timely delivery in order to consistently meet deadlines. Familiar with ISO 27001, ISO 27002, ISO 27005, ISO 19011 and NIST standards. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.