Ankita J.

Québec, Canada · Cyber Security Consultant | Governance, Risk & Compliance | MBA · Fiera Capital

Great Lakes Institute of Management

About

I am a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)–focused Cybersecurity Analyst with 12+ years of experience in IT and Cybersecurity, partnering with leading MNCs such as Atos Syntel, IBM, Wipro, and Infosys. My core expertise spans regulatory compliance (GDPR, PCI DSS, PIPEDA, DORA), Data Security, Third-Party Risk Management, and Security Awareness Programs — ensuring organizations meet stringent standards while enabling business objectives.

In my current role at Fiera Capital, I lead enterprise-wide GRC initiatives to safeguard sensitive data, strengthen security controls, and reduce organizational risk. I have implemented Data Loss Prevention (DLP) frameworks, conducted crown jewel assessments, managed third-party risk evaluations, and delivered actionable insights to senior leadership using tools like Varonis and Power BI.

My unique career trajectory includes experience on both the system integrator and OEM sides, giving me a balanced perspective on security challenges and solutions. Prior to GRC, I worked at IBM in a sales and marketing capacity for cybersecurity products, further enhancing my ability to bridge technical security needs with business goals.

I hold an MBA in Marketing & Business Analytics and a B.Tech in Computer Science, which equip me to align cybersecurity strategies with organizational growth. Currently preparing for CISSP certification, I remain passionate about building strong, scalable, and compliance-driven security frameworks.

Experience

  • Fiera Capital

    • Senior Cyber Security analyst

      Sep 2022 — Present

      Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    • Cyber Security Analyst

      Jan 2020 — Sep 2022

      Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Senior Consultant

    Atos

    Oct 2019 — Jan 2020

    Toronto, Canada Area

7 experiences in total

Education

  • Great Lakes Institute of Management

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Business Analytics

    Jan 2014 — Dec 2015

  • Maharshi Dayanand University

    Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science

    Jan 2007 — Dec 2011

4 education entries in total

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