Strategic Risk Assurance Director

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Manulife Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Strategic Risk Assurance Director to lead and assess risk management activities within our organization. This role is critical in ensuring that risk is managed effectively by executing 2nd line assurance assessments on 1st line control design and operating effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the 2nd line information risk assurance and control testing annual plan.
  • Scope assurance and control testing activities, providing direction to team members.
  • Perform assurance activities in areas such as business continuity planning, disaster recovery, and technology risk management.
  • Ensure assurance procedures are conducted in accordance with GIRM Methodologies.
  • Document objective assessments and publish assurance reports.
  • Manage a team of assurance executors, ensuring delivery of quality assurance milestones.
  • Support multiple assurance projects, ensuring time and quality objectives are met.
Requirements
  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in Information Security and/or technology risk within a large enterprise.
  • Demonstrated experience in control testing and/or assurance.
  • University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline preferred.
  • 2nd or 3rd line of defense experience.
  • Sound knowledge of best practices in information risk management.
  • Recognized professional designations (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CRISC).
  • Knowledge of the regulatory environments in the U.S. and Canada.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous risk advisory consulting experience.
  • Strong business writing skills.
  • Competencies in collaboration, problem-solving, and influencing key risk decisions.
  • People management experience.
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
About Us

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. We offer a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. Our generous paid time off program includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days.

Estimated salary: $157,400 - $280,070 CAD per year.

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