Caseware is one of Canada’s earliest fintech innovators, leading the global audit and accounting software market for more than three decades. Our tools are used by over 500,000 professionals in 130 countries and offered in 16 languages. Even if you haven’t heard of us yet, more than 36,000 accounting and audit specialists list Caseware as a skill on LinkedIn.
As a Junior Information Security or Compliance Analyst, you will contribute to the company’s security and compliance efforts. This entry-level role is ideal for someone with a basic understanding of security or risk management and a strong interest in growing within a collaborative, fast‑paced setting. You’ll help maintain compliance programs, support security reviews and audits, and assist teams across the business with security requirements.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
Location: This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in our Toronto office at 351 King Street East.
What you will do:
• Policy and Compliance:
Support internal and external audits such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA by collecting evidence and preparing documentation.
Help update security policies, standards, and procedures to align with current practices and requirements.
Use project management or GRC tools to track compliance tasks and audit readiness.
• Commercial Support:
Assist with customer security questionnaires and RFPs by working with internal teams to provide accurate responses.
Maintain a repository of common questions and standard answers to streamline the process.
Help sales and customer success teams address client security inquiries and align them with internal controls.
• Procurement Support / Vendor Security Assessment:
Complete initial security reviews of third‑party vendors based on questionnaires and documents such as SOC reports and penetration tests.
Maintain a vendor inventory and their associated risk levels.
Work with procurement and legal teams to ensure vendors meet security requirements.
• Governance Support:
Help develop, implement, and maintain governance frameworks, documentation, and reports.
Organize governance meetings, record decisions, and track action items.
Collaborate with cross‑functional groups to promote security and compliance best practices.
• Risk Management:
Assist with recurring risk assessments by identifying threats, documenting findings, and suggesting mitigation steps.
Maintain the risk register and track follow‑up actions to completion.
Participate in incident reviews to help identify lessons learned and preventive measures.
• Awareness and Training:
Help create and deliver security awareness materials such as newsletters, presentations, and online training modules.
Support onboarding by ensuring new employees complete required training.
Monitor training completion and contribute to enhancing the company’s security culture.
• Research and Continuous Learning:
Stay informed through blogs, reports, and industry news.
Research and suggest tools, frameworks, or automation opportunities to strengthen security and compliance.
Join training sessions, webinars, or certification programs to deepen your knowledge.
What you will bring:
• A bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• One to two years of experience as an information security or compliance analyst, ideally within a SaaS or audit/accounting environment.
• Experience supporting compliance frameworks, security reviews, and audits, and assisting internal teams with security requirements.
• Basic knowledge of security or compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or SOC 2.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and their security considerations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A desire to grow a career in information security, including audits, vendor risk, cloud security, and GRC tools.
What’s in it for you:
• Innovation drives our work, and we use leading-edge technology to create powerful accounting and financial reporting solutions.
• We value collaboration, idea-sharing, and an inclusive, supportive team environment.
• Work‑life balance is important, and we offer flexible work arrangements and generous time off.
• We provide competitive pay, health benefits, and retirement plans.
• Your work has real impact on how clients manage financial processes.
• We recognize great work with performance rewards, career growth opportunities, and recognition programs.
• You will collaborate with global colleagues and contribute to international projects.
About Caseware:
Caseware develops advanced software for accounting firms, corporations, and governments. Our teams work together to evolve and expand our product suite, building solutions that shape the future of audits, financial reporting, and data analytics. Backed by a strategic investment from Hg Capital in 2020, we are entering a new phase of growth and investing heavily in our people and products.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, contact our People Operations team at talent@caseware.com.
Background Check:
Candidates who receive an offer must complete a background check through https://certn.co, which typically includes identity verification and a criminal record check. Executives and senior managers also complete a soft credit check. Candidates in the Netherlands and Germany are exempt from these checks through Certn.
Security and Fraud:
We take candidate security seriously. Legitimate communication will always come from email addresses ending in @caseware.com, and open roles are posted on reputable job boards and our website. We will never request payment or financial information. If you receive an unsolicited job offer, proceed with caution.
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