Manager, Governance, Risk and Compliance
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Who we need
Reporting to the Director, Information Security and Fraud, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to lead and enhance our GRC framework. This role is pivotal in ensuring our organization adheres to regulatory requirements, mitigates risks, and aligns with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in implementing GRC strategies, fostering a culture of compliance, and driving operational excellence.
This is a hybrid role, working five days over a two-week period in the office.
What’s in it for you
Strategic impact. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role, and you will collaborate with senior leadership, owners, external auditors, regulatory bodies, and internal teams. As a critical lead on GRC initiatives, your expertise will directly influence how we manage risk, compliance, and regulatory adherence across the organization. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing Scene+’s overall governance, risk, and compliance framework, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
Ownership. You want to take on an influential leadership role with accountability for GRC functions at a scaling organization. This is an opportunity to be an instrumental driver of key compliance initiatives, including achieving and maintaining SOC and ISO certifications, conducting internal pre-assessments, and closing compliance gaps before formal audits.
Career Development. We have a proven history of supporting the growth of our people. Whether you want to take your career in a technical lead or people management direction at Scene+ or one of our parent companies, there is always something to look forward to.
As our new Manager, Governance, Risk, and Compliance, you will focus on:
* Governance: You will develop, implement, and manage governance policies, procedures, and standards that align with industry regulations and best practices. Working closely with Scene+ ownership groups and governance committees, you will manage owner-stakeholder relationships and incorporate their feedback into Scene+’s frameworks while leveraging their larger GRC teams. You will implement governance policies effectively across internal teams and third-party service providers.
* Risk management: You will conduct comprehensive risk assessments and establish a risk register to prioritize and track organizational risks. You will develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, integrating best practices from recognized frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001, monitoring their effectiveness, and reporting outcomes to leadership. You will assess and improve the third-party risk management program, ensuring vendors meet standard certification processes and renew their certifications annually when applicable.
* Compliance: You will ensure Scene+ complies with key regulations, including Canadian laws such as Bill 64, GDPR, SOC 2, and PCI DSS. You will lead compliance initiatives such as SOC and ISO certifications, conducting internal pre-assessments to identify gaps and implement corrective actions before external audits. You will stay ahead of regulatory changes, identifying emerging compliance requirements (e.g., AI regulations) and preparing Scene+ to adapt proactively.
* Collaboration: As the primary liaison between Scene+ and external auditors, legal teams, and regulators, you will foster strong partnerships with internal teams (Security, Fraud, Legal, HR, Operations) and stakeholders at owner organizations to drive a cohesive GRC strategy. By establishing regular communication rhythms, you will enhance transparency in governance and compliance, improve internal knowledge sharing, and reinforce security awareness across the organization. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Incident and Problem Manager to document compliance-related incidents and strengthen post-incident security measures.
* Optimization: You will evaluate, recommend, and implement GRC tools to enhance efficiency and reporting capabilities. With an open-minded approach to alternate processes, you will continuously improve compliance and risk management processes, identifying opportunities for automation and optimization.
You bring:
* The experience: You have proven expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance, as well as in implementing and managing GRC frameworks, policies, and processes. You have an in-depth understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and audit procedures and have worked with legal teams to understand compliance requirements and implications.
* The technical skills: You have direct experience leveraging GRC tools and platforms to conduct risk assessments, compliance audits, and third-party risk management. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, or CISM are an advantage.
* The leadership: You have experience planning and guiding the work of cross-functional, GRC-focused teams. You come with insights and best practices to optimize processes and increase effectiveness. You are deadline-driven, have a results-oriented mindset, and can set performance goals and metrics. You can balance priorities, change direction based on shifting needs, and manage multiple complex demands simultaneously.
* The interpersonal skills: You can nurture relationships across teams and influence without authority. You have professional communication skills, including translating complex concepts and the confidence to present to different audiences and levels.
At Scene+, we cultivate an innovative and collaborative environment. Guided by our values, we aim to exceed the expectations of our partners and members.
Member Focus: We prioritize the needs and experiences of our members in everything we do.
Teamwork: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve our goals.
Continuous Improvement: We strive for excellence by constantly seeking ways to improve and innovate.
Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in our actions.
Results Driven: We are committed to achieving outstanding outcomes and delivering value.
Passion: We are passionate about our work and dedicated to making a positive impact.
We offer:
Perks: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, performance-based bonuses, and extra rewards from our owners, including discounted rates on mortgages, banking, movies, and more.
Warmth: We foster a genuine culture where relationships, knowledge sharing, and creativity thrive.
Growth: Working for Scene+ offers exposure to a range of industries represented by our owners and partners. You’ll have the chance to work on diverse initiatives, collaborate with cross-company teams, and expand your career path options both internally and with our owners.
What you can expect from our interview process:
* A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company and how you will make an impact as our new Senior Fraud Analyst.
* An interview with the Hiring Manager and peers on the team to discuss how your experience and knowledge align with the team’s needs.
* A final interview with the Director, Information Security and Fraud, the Executive Director, PMO, and the SVP, Data Analytics and Operations. This will be an opportunity to ask any final questions about the team and culture at Scene+.
Apply now.
If you have 70% of what we’re looking for and 100% authenticity and passion, express your interest here. Please contact us by email at careers@scene.ca and let us know what accommodations or assistance we can provide you during the application process.
At Scene+, we’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to integrate these values into everything we do, from our partners and offers to our teams and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates from diverse backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, and other equity-seeking groups.
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