Director, Security Governance Risk & Compliance

Who we are:

For over 25 years Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving surveillance eDiscovery and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the worlds most highly regulated firms giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.

Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. Its a place where you can genuinely make an impact and be recognized for it.

We believe great businesses thrive on diversity inclusion and the contributions of all employees. To that end we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other completely free of barriers.

Your role:

As Director Governance Risk & Compliance you are responsible for defining and leading Global Relays Governance Risk & Compliance function. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer you establish the frameworks governance structures and operating model that enable consistent security decision-making transparent risk management and trusted assurance across the organization.

You provide strategic leadership for security governance risk management assurance cybersecurity compliance third-party risk management and security awareness programs. Working closely with executive leadership business stakeholders and technology teams you translate complex security and technology risks into business context influence strategic priorities and ensure the organization maintains a strong and resilient security posture while meeting regulatory contractual and organizational requirements. You ensure emerging technologies including AI are governed in a manner that aligns with organizational objectives risk appetite and regulatory obligations.

Your responsibilities:

• Define and maintain the enterprise security governance framework including policies standards control frameworks and governance processes.
• Establish and evolve the security risk management methodology ensuring risks are consistently identified assessed managed and reported.
• Lead security governance forums and risk committees ensuring effective oversight escalation and decision-making.
• Define and communicate the organizations security risk posture emerging risks and strategic priorities to executive leadership.
• Establish and oversee the enterprise security assurance strategy including control testing continuous assurance and remediation validation activities.
• Oversee security audits certifications and external assessments including ISO 27001 SOC 2 FedRAMP ISO 42001 and other applicable frameworks.
• Establish and oversee governance processes for emerging technologies including AI ensuring associated risks regulatory requirements and control expectations are appropriately integrated into governance risk management assurance and compliance activities.
• Provide strategic oversight of third-party security risk management activities.
• Establish and oversee the enterprise security awareness and training program.
• Define security metrics key risk indicators and reporting requirements to measure program effectiveness and support risk-informed decision-making.
• Partner with Legal Privacy Product Engineering and Operations leaders to integrate security governance and risk management practices across the organization.
• Lead develop and mentor Governance Risk & Compliance leaders and analysts.
• Drive continuous improvement and maturity across governance risk assurance and security compliance capabilities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on governance risk compliance and emerging technology governance matters.

About you:

• 10-15 years of experience in cybersecurity governance risk management audit compliance or related disciplines.
• 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and security programs.
• Strong understanding of governance risk management assurance and compliance principles.
• Experience leading audits certifications and regulatory assessments.
• Deep knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001 SOC 2 NIST FedRAMP and CIS Controls.
• Knowledge of emerging technology governance concepts evolving regulatory requirements and industry frameworks including ISO/IEC 42001.
• Experience presenting complex security and technology risks to executive leadership.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to balance risk operational and business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence organizational decisions and drive change.
• Excellent leadership coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP CISM CRISC CISA or equivalent are preferred.

Compensation:

Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with British Columbias pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise skills education and professional background.

The range below reflects the expected annual base salary which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy culture and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive extended health benefits program including virtual healthcare and a wellness allowance. Employees also receive annual allotted vacation days which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include: Paid sick days maternity/parental enhancement program bonus and an RRSP contribution matching program.

For Vancouver-based employees we provide a subsidized meal program courtesy of our talented in-house culinary team!

British Columbia - Base salary range

$140000 - $195000 CAD

What you can expect:

At Global Relay theres no ceiling to what you can achieve. Its the land of opportunity for the energetic the intelligent the driven. Youll receive the mentoring coaching and support you need to reach your career goals. Youll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And youll be working alongside smart talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with complementary knowledge and skills.

Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity equity and inclusion.

We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments accommodations and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

To learn more about our business culture and community involvement visit .

Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 140000 - 195000