Information Security Risk Manager

ICONMA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking client is seeking an Information Security Risk Manager in Toronto to oversee risk assessments and ensure technology security. The role includes advising on control measures and conducting regulatory compliance consultations, requiring expertise in cyber security and risk management practices.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of IT security and risk disciplines.
• Ability to translate complex technical information for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk and control assessments and articulate the impact of control gaps.
• Contribute to the definition and development of a global security management strategy.
• Maintain a culture of risk management and generate accurate reporting on technology risks.

Skills

Cyber security

Information security risk management

Risk mitigation

Communication

Job description

Our Client, a Banking company, is looking for an Information Security Risk Manager for their Toronto, ON/Hybrid location.

Responsibilities:

• Customer: Provide consultation and advice to partners on a broad range Technology Controls / Information Security programs / policies / standards and incidents for own specialized area
• Conduct project consulting on assessment of risk, definition of required controls, appropriateness of implemented control procedures, vulnerability assessments and any other relevant areas
• Lead or contribute to completion of risk and control design assessments for an application portfolio, articulate and document impact of control gaps to the business and the overall Bank, risk mitigation and remediation plans, remediation strategy document as applicable
• Contribute to the definition, development, oversight, and advancement of a global security management strategy and framework
• Ensure technology, processes, and governance are in place to monitor, detect, prevent, and react to both current and emerging technology / security threats against clients business
• Develop on-going Technology Risk reporting, monitoring key trends and defining metrics to regularly measure control effectiveness for own area
• Work proactively with technology partners / stakeholders and service/platform owners to ensure all technology security components are integrated into the banks overall Enterprise Architecture, and any control gaps are addressed effectively and efficiently.
• Consult on Regulatory compliance requirements, reporting and questions
• Provide support and consulting in preparation for Audits and in composing management responses and appropriate remediation activities
• Participate in computer security incident responses relevant to business (or enterprise wide) and represent respective function and Enterprise position to the business, and business needs to incident response team
• Shareholder: Adhere to internal policies / procedures, technology control standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Contribute to the review of internal processes and activities and assist in identifying potential opportunities for improvement
• Adhere to and advise on / oversee / monitor / enforce enterprise frameworks and methodologies that relate to technology controls / information security activities
• Influence behavior to reduce risk and foster a strong technology risk management culture throughout the enterprise
• Remain informed of emerging issues, industry trends and/or relevant changes
• Define / develop / implement / manage standards, policies, procedures, and solutions that mitigate risk and maximize security, availability of service, efficiency and effectiveness
• Actively manage relationships with other areas of Technology / businesses / corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts to the Bank
• Assess / identify key issues and escalate to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes and sound infrastructure an in alignment with risk appetite
• Participate in business specific / cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance
• May develop / provide / contribute to complex reporting, analysis, and assessments at the functional or enterprise level
• Employee / Team: Continuously enhance knowledge / expertise in own area
• Keep current on emerging trends / developments and grow knowledge of the business, analytical tools and techniques
• Prioritize and manage own workload to deliver quality results and meet assigned timelines
• Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Establish effective relationships across multiple business and technology partners, program and project managers
• Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business units

Requirements:

• -Cyber security experience
• -Information security risk management experience
• -Able to translate complex technical information for Business stakeholders to consume.
• Nice To Have
• -Security Architecture
• Breadth & Depth: Expert knowledge of IT security and risk disciplines and practices
• -Advanced knowledge of of organization, technology controls / security/ risk issues
• -May participate on complex, comprehensive or large projects and initiatives
• -Acts as a lead expert resource in technology controls / information security for project teams, the business / organization and/or outside vendors.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.