Information Security and Compliance Analyst Intern

Information Security and Compliance Analyst Intern

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.
 

Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

The Business Information Security Office falls under the Infrastructure and Operations Business unit (I&O) - I&O is considered as one of the largest business units under the CTO office. The intern will directly be reporting into the Business Information Security Officer and will assist the BISO by participating in all activities of the group, which covers Operational/Information Security, Privacy, IT Compliance, Audit and Assessments, Risk Management, and Security Awareness Training. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of teams across Interac, supporting the critical infrastructure that Canadians rely on each day.

You’ll be responsible for:  

• Promoting information security awareness within Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) teams and other key business units.

• Conducting analysis and reporting on operational and information security risks within Infrastructure and Operations (I&O).

• Reporting and monitoring of high value metrics for: risk mitigation, IT controls, and exception filings using internal tools. Escalating any security, privacy incidents as appropriate.

• Supporting the team in creating Monthly Operational Security reports for Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive Committee (ExCo).

• Engaging with teams to capture and assess new risks which will feed into the IT Risk Register owned by the BISO office.

• Preparing teams for various audit and assessment related activities to ensure compliance.

You bring:  

• Experience in supporting risk reporting activities. You contribute to ongoing efforts by analyzing data, generating insightful reports, and assisting in the assessment of risk factors.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You effectively promote information security awareness and articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

• Eagerness to learn new concepts and technologies, with a drive to stay updated with industry trends and advancements.

• Have strong technical and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail. You demonstrate proficiency in managing complex tasks and maintaining high standards of accuracy.

• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (formula writing, CSV support, pivot tables), PowerPoint and Visio. Experience with Power BI is a plus.

• Currently completing an undergraduate degree from a creditable Canadian institution with a focus on Computer Science, Information or Cyber Security, Information Business Systems, or someone who understand processes or Information Assurance (or a related discipline).

Workstyle: Hybrid

Location: Toronto

Term: January to April 2025

Working Days: Monday - Friday

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:

• You must be eligible to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a Full Time Capacity and to be eligible for Interac internship roles

• You must be currently enrolled in a Canadian post secondary academic institution.

Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers.  We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Canadian criminal record check;
• Public safety verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• 5-year employment verification;
• Education verification; and
• If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check

How we work
We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work.  Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:

Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.

Core Values:  They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.

Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.

Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you