Technology Risk Manager

Permanent Full Time 

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Technology redefines the way we work and deliver to meet business needs and elevate the customer experience. You will be part of an organization that is embracing modern technology, innovation, and agile ways of working.  

Our Individual Wealth/Insurance Solutions & Advisory Network Technology Risk Management team is a strategic partner in our business, and we are looking for a Technology Risk Manager to join our Technology Risk Management & Compliance team supporting the 1A Risk function within IWIS & AN Technology.  

What you will do 

• Drive consistency across the organization by establishing and maintaining technology risk management governance, technology risk & controls framework and technology & risk management processes.
• Assist in providing a holistic view of technology risk across the organization.
• Promote technology risk culture across the organization.
• Support the design, implementation, and testing of technology controls.
• Track updates and consolidates the remediation progress on all technology issues, audit findings, and policy/standard exceptions.
• Support the consolidation of KRI data collected by 1B Tech Risk Managers & Analysts
• Assist in preparing reports to highlight risks and impacts for executive reporting & proactively share with Regulators, Line 2, and Internal Audit
• Contribute to the evolution of Canada Life’s technology risk management strategy and operating model.
• Provide guidance to Technology teams in the design, implementation, and continuous monitoring of controls that reduce a broad spectrum of technology operational risks.
• Assist in ongoing monitoring of compliance with policies and standards and enforce compliance with policies and standards.
• Support the Technology Risk & Control identification process across all of Canada Life organization.
• Support Line 2 in their review and challenge of 1st line risk processes
• Provide extensive subject matter expertise in key technology risk management areas such as information security, operations, IT Resiliency, and technology delivery.
• Foster, advocate for and strengthen Canada Life’s overall technology risk posture.
• Build and maintain a backlog of technology risk remediation work supported by a governance lifecycle and the implementation of management tools supported by technology.
• Establish, support, and streamline regulatory and related technology risk reporting and metrics (KRIs, KPIs, etc.)
• Support audit activities including ITGC testing.
• Support the risk reviews of key initiatives and projects.
• Support the review and challenge of exceptions to enterprise policies and standards.

What you will bring 

• 5 -10 years of experience in the financial services industry (or other regulated industry)
• Progressive experience in leading the development and implementation of IT Risk Management frameworks, policies, related processes, and controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Technology, or equivalent experience
• Understanding of technology risk regulatory, and industry best practice (COBIT, NIST, ISO standards, etc.)
• Ability to identify, analyze and translate risk in the context of what it means to achieving business objectives.
• A “continuous improvement” mindset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated capability to build and foster strong relationships through collaboration, influencing change, and building consensus.
• Constant learner and passion for technology and risk governance
• Deep understanding of how large enterprise organizations work, within in a regulated environment.
• Excellent record of leading and developing high performing teams.
• Reliability Status security clearance - this is a personnel security status that is required before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website.

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The base salary for this position is between  $minimum - $ maximum annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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