Manager, Data Security & Leak Prevention

Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG Canada is seeking an experienced Data Protection Manager to join our Cybersecurity Practice in Downtown Montreal. As a Manager within our Cybersecurity team, you will lead initiatives focusing on safeguarding our clients’ data assets by implementing robust data protection strategies, enhancing compliance frameworks, and overseeing data security solutions. This role is integral to helping our clients mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain resilient data protection postures.

What you will do
Your key reponsibilities will include

• Data Protection Strategy and Governance:
  • Design, develop, and implement data protection strategies that align with clients’ cybersecurity objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Advise on and drive data governance policies, data lifecycle management, and protection frameworks across various domains, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Risk Assessment and Compliance:
  • Lead risk assessments, audits, and gap analyses to evaluate data protection controls and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with global and industry-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and align strategies with best practices such as NIST, ISO 27001, and other cybersecurity standards.
• Technology Solutions and Implementation:
  • Oversee the implementation of Data Loss Prevention (DLP), encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and data masking solutions.
  • Partner with technical teams to assess, configure, and integrate data protection technologies, ensuring they meet client security and compliance requirements.
• Stakeholder Management and Client Advisory:
  • Serve as a trusted advisor for clients, presenting data protection and cybersecurity insights, updates, and solutions in a clear and actionable manner.
  • Manage and nurture client relationships, ensuring consistent engagement and alignment with business and security objectives.
• Team Leadership and Mentorship:
  • Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals, providing mentorship, training, and support to enhance their skills and domain expertise.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Legal, and Compliance, to promote a culture of data security awareness.

What you bring to the role

• Experience: 6-8 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on data protection and privacy, including leadership or project management roles.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CISM, CIPP, CIPM, or other relevant cybersecurity or data protection certifications.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of data protection technologies (e.g., DLP, encryption, IAM) and cloud security solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Proven experience in advising or implementing compliance solutions aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy regulations.
• Analytical Skills: Strong risk assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

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