Avp, Information Security and Risk Management

5 months ago


Toronto, Canada Manulife Full time

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.

**Working Arrangement**

Hybrid

Join our Canadian Architecture Team

**How will you create an impact**:
As the Assistant Vice President of Information Security and Risk Management, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and security of Manulife's customers and their critical information. You will lead and develop a team of experts, working closely with the Global Risk and Cyber teams, to implement the latest security standards and processes across the organization to protect against potential threats; creating and implementing strategies and policies to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect against security incidents; lead efforts to handle security incidents in the Canadian segment and provide guidance and recommendations to teams responding to incidents. With your leadership, you will be instrumental in maintaining the trust and confidence of Manulife's customers and ensuring the continued success of the organization.

**Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with other Technology Leaders to ensure security is integrated into business processes and operations.
- Lead all aspects of the development and integration of security policies, standards, and procedures across the Canadian Segment.
- Manage security awareness and training programs.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to mitigate identified risks.
- Oversee the Business Unit Security Office (BUSO) in their efforts to ensure the security of business unit operations and assets and implement the "Ship Green" initiative for compliance with security standards.
- Lead the Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery team in maintaining and testing continuity and recovery plans.
- Ensure compliance with existing commitments and respond to client requests for information through the work of the Client Audit Team.

**Accountabilities**:

- Develop and implement strategies and policies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities and protect the organization from security incidents (20%)
- Oversee the work of the Security Application Architecture team, including the design and implementation of secure software practices and the integration of security into the software development life cycle (30%)
- Lead the Security Incident Management efforts to handle security incidents in the Canadian segment and provide guidance and recommendations to teams responding to incidents (10%)
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through the work of the Line 1 Governance and Control team (20%)
- Lead the Path-To-Green Program to improve the "Identity, Protect, Detect, Respond & Recover” capabilities of the Canadian Segment (20%)

**People Management**:

- Manage and lead several teams within the Risk and Security organization.
- Provide mentorship and support to team members in their professional development.
- Ensure that team members meet performance expectations, provide feedback and coaching as needed.
- Recruit, hire, and onboard new team members as needed.
- Manage and lead the performance appraisal process.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7 years + of experience in a leadership role within the field of risk and security management.
- Solid understanding of security best practices, OWASP and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in developing and implementing security strategies and policies.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
- CISSP, CISM, or other relevant security certifications is a plus.
- Experience in the financial services industry preferred.

**What can we offer**:

- A competitive salary and benefits packages.
- A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions.
- A focus on growing your career path with us.
- Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
- Professional development and leadership opportunities.

**Our commitment**:
**Values-first culture**
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

**Boundless opportunity**
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

**Continuous innovation**
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

**Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

**Championing Corporate Citizenship**
We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environ



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