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EQ Bank | Canada's Challenger Bank

Director, Cyber Program & Transformation

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 10+ years of experience in IT/Cyber, with at least 5 years in leading enterprise programs.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Original job description

Join a Challenger

At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.

We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.

What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.

If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.

We can’t wait to get to know you!

The Work

This role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of cyber security outcomes and driving enterprise-wide changes in meeting the Organization’s cyber security strategic objectives. This role is responsible for planning, overseeing and organizing resources required to achieve the corporate cyber objectives. This role facilitates the governance, monitoring, communication/escalation and presentation of cyber security roadmap.

\nThe 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.

To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.

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Responsibilities

This role oversees the delivery of cyber security outcomes and drives enterprise-wide changes to meet strategic objectives. It involves planning resources, managing budgets, and facilitating governance and communication across the organization.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience in IT or Cyber security. A proven track record in leading enterprise-level transformation programs and strong knowledge of security frameworks are required.

Skills

Cyber security strategy
Program management
Financial planning
Budgeting
Stakeholder management
Enterprise architecture
Cloud platforms
Security frameworks
Change management
Leadership
Risk management
Strategic planning
Benefit realization
Communication
Governance
Digital modernization

Benefits

Discretionary bonus
RRSP match program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Maternity/Parental top-up
Vacation policy
Personal days
Professional development

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Cybersecurity
FinTech
Banking
Strategy
Transformation
CISSP
CISM
PMP
TOGAF
Cloud
Enterprise Architecture
Financial Management
Governance
Roadmap
Budgeting
Forecasting
Change Management
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Digital Modernization
Security Frameworks
Benefit Realization
Resource Management
Project Governance
Information Technology

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