Canada Life seeks a Manager Technology Risk to design and execute the tech risk framework, coordinate with business units, and oversee emerging risks.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design and execution of Canada Life’s technology risk management framework. Coordinate with Canada’s 1st Line of Defence and other oversight functions to develop, implement, and continuously improve risk management frameworks, policies, standards, and processes across the Canadian Business Units. Provide independent oversight and analysis of current and emerging risks identified and assessed by the business through Risk and Control Assessments, Initiative and Compliance Risk Assessments, Risk Indicators, Risk Opinions, and other types of assessments. Provide monitoring and oversight of the technology control environment. Assist with technology risk related regulatory examinations and communication, conduct reviews to identify possible risks and monitor the implementation progress of remedial actions. Promote risk awareness and a culture that leverages risk insights for better decision-making. Support risk reporting processes including the quarterly CRO update. Contribute as a key member of the Technology Risk Management team and share ideas for effective risk oversight. Support technology risk management projects and activities. Foster and strengthen Canada Life’s overall technology risk posture by promoting practices aligned with Risk Management policies, standards, and risk appetite. Develop subject matter expertise in key technologies such as Cloud, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.
Requirements
5-10 years of experience in Technology Risk covering information security, cloud computing, infrastructure, architecture, and engineering – preferably within banking and insurance sectors. Deep understanding of how large financial organizations operate in a regulated environment – experience across three lines of defense, with demonstrated 2nd line experience strongly preferred. Successful completion of CISA, CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC or equivalent certifications. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Technology or equivalent experience. Strong understanding of federal and provincial technology risk regulatory requirements (OSFI, FSRA, AMF, BCFSA), and industry best practices (COBIT, NIST, ISO standards, etc.). Experience with cloud computing platforms such as Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience in key technologies such as Cloud, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence. Exposure to various data analytic tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, etc.). Proven ability to identify, analyze and translate risk in the context of business objectives. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong quantitative and analytical skills with ability to manage multiple deliverables. Demonstrated capability to build and foster strong relationships through collaboration, influencing change, and building consensus. Constant learner passionate about technology and risk governance. Experience with ServiceNow GRC or other GRC platforms is an asset.
Benefits
Career development opportunities, access to learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit. Time off including regular vacation, personal days, and a volunteer day. Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
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