Director, Cyber Program & Transformation

The Core Responsibilities!

• Facilitate and support the strategic planning processes for identifying priorities for the cyber security program and articulating the strategy and roadmap.

• Develop budget and financial planning documents and facilitate approvals.

• Oversee assignment of delivery leads or project managers and ensure proper project governance to realize outcomes.

• Financial planning, forecasting and budgeting for the cyber security program.

• Monitor the cyber program execution and delivery.

• Drive complicated and enterprise-wide initiatives with cyber security impact for the organization and provide Executive reporting.

• Collaborate and negotiate with technology and business leaders to gain support for initiatives and resource needs for program success.

• Ensuring program delivery success by addressing challenges to success and promptly escalating as required.

• Provides leadership and coaching for delivery leads and project managers in gap areas such as financial planning, change management or as required to achieve needed outcomes.

• Measure, monitor and report on benefit realization

Let's Talk About You!

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience in IT/Cyber, with at least 5 years in leading enterprise programs.

• Proven track record in leading cyber transformation or digital modernization programs.

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, and security frameworks.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or TOGAF are a plus.

• Good understanding of accounting and financial management

• Good understanding of benefit realization measurements techniques.

• People & resource management

• Strategy and Financial Planning

• Process & capability Management

• Technology Roadmaps

• Ownership & Accountability

Communication Skills:

• Good documentation skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Good interpersonal skills, with proven track record of developing relationships and communicating conceptual information effectively to individuals unfamiliar with subject material.

• Strong organizational skills: demonstrated ability to manage time and adhere to tight deadlines.

• Confident, personable, credible professional presence.

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles] Competitive discretionary bonus Market leading RRSP match program Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits Employee Share Purchase Plan 🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one Generous vacation policy and personal days Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from EQ Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.

We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.

As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.


EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.

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