Manager, IT Operations and Cybersecurity

Trans-Canada Capital (TCC) is an asset management firm specializing in innovative investment strategies for institutional investors. Since 2009, the team has successfully managed the pension assets of Air Canada, one of the largest corporate pension plans in the country. Over the years, we have earned an enviable reputation by generating superior returns through strategies focusing on alpha generation in a rigorous risk-controlled framework. With C$27 billion in assets under management (inclusive of leverage), more than 100 investment professionals based in Montreal and Toronto, and a complete range of alternative solutions, TCC is well positioned to meet the needs of institutional investors seeking steady returns.

Trans-Canada Capital (TCC) is currently seeking a Manager, IT Operations and Cybersecurity to join our Technology team. Reporting to the Director of Technology, the selected candidate will be responsible for leading the team in charge of IT operations and cybersecurity. This role combines technical leadership, close collaboration with internal and external partners, and strategic responsibility for maintaining, evolving, and securing our technology environment.

The selected individual will choose TCC for its collaborative work environment, innovative approach to asset management, the diversity and sophistication of its investment strategies, growth potential, close working relationships across investment teams, and competitive total compensation.

This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of four days per week onsite at our downtown Montreal office.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Supervise an internal team of 3 members dedicated to IT operations (infrastructure, networking, workplace technology).
• Manage external IT and cybersecurity providers (MSP, specialized consultants).
• Develop and lead the technology roadmap for infrastructure, cybersecurity, and DevOps automation.
• Contribute to IT budget planning and ensure proper prioritization of projects under his responsibility.

Infrastructure & Cloud

• Ensure the stability, performance, and security of the IT infrastructure (VMs, networking, storage, identity).
• Ensure the effective management of IT assets (hardware and software) while overseeing the configuration, deployment, and optimization of Microsoft 365 services (eg. Teams, Sharepoint, Outlook) to support collaboration, security, and productivity.
• Implement DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines) for managing the infrastructure of internal development projects (Azure DevOps).
• Promote best practices in automation, testing, and documentation within DevOps workflows.

Cybersecurity

• Define and continuously improve the organization’s cybersecurity framework in alignment with internationally recognized cybersecurity standards.
• Oversee vulnerability assessments, incident response plans, and security audits.
• Guide IT governance practices, including access management, policy enforcement, and security awareness.
• Promote employee awareness around cybersecurity and support governance initiatives (policies, data classification, access control, etc.).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant IT experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• University degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Considered an asset: Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) and/or technical certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365).

Skills & Competencies

• Inspirational and compassionate leadership, along with strong skills in managing external partners.
• Proven ability to structure, prioritize, and deliver projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment requiring strong change management sensitivity.
• Demonstrated experience in IT operations, cybersecurity, and DevOps management, ideally within the financial or investment sector.
• In-depth mastery of the Microsoft ecosystem for infrastructure administration and cybersecurity (Azure, M365, Entra ID, Intune, Purview, Defender, PowerShell, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of international standards for establishing, maintaining, and improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Considered an asset: Knowledge of and interest in the financial sector.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Bilingual (English and French)

Diversity and Inclusion

Trans Canada Capital Inc. is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Trans Canada Capital Inc. thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

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