Manager Technology Risk

TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, London Economic Development Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Job summary

Great-West Lifeco Inc is seeking a Technology Risk professional to design and oversee risk management frameworks, collaborating across lines of defense and with stakeholders to strengthen controls and reporting.

You will work on cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), risk assessments, and governance, contributing to a mature risk posture in a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Technology Risk across information security, cloud, infra, and engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field.
• Certifications such as CISA/CISSP/CISM/CGEIT/CRISC or equivalent are preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSFI, FSRA, AMF, BCFSA) and industry standards (COBIT, NIST, ISO).
• Experience with Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and execution of the technology risk management framework.
• Coordinate with 1st line of defense to implement risk policies, standards, and processes.
• Provide oversight through risk assessments, indicators, and risk opinions.
• Monitor technology control environment and regulatory examinations.
• Promote risk awareness and support governance and reporting.

Skills

Technology risk experience

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

ServiceNow GRC

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IS / Engineering

Certifications: CISA/CISSP/CISM/CGEIT/CRISC

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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

As part of the 2nd line of defense, you will work with a team of technology risk professionals to ensure that our business identifies, assesses, and responds to key risks. You will work closely with stakeholders in all three lines of defence as you continue to grow your expertise in risk management as well as emerging technologies.

What you will do

• 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 on 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 risksand monitor the implementation progress of the remedial action(s)
• Promote the importance of risk awareness and the development of a culture that leverages risk insights to enable better decision-making
• Support and contribute to risk reporting processes including the quarterly CRO update
• Contribute as a key member of the Technology Risk Management team and share ideas and innovative approaches for effective risk oversight and monitoring
• Support technology risk management projects and activities as required
• Foster, advocate for, and strengthen Canada Life’s overall technology risk posture by promoting practices that align with our Risk Management policies, standards, and risk appetite
• Develop/provide subject matter expertise in key technologies such as Cloud, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

What you will bring

• 5 -10 years of experience in Technology Risk covering areas such as information security, cloud computing, infrastructure, architecture, and engineering – preferably within banking and insurance sectors
• Deep understanding of how large financial organizations operate within 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 what it means to achieving business objectives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple deliverables
• Demonstrated capability to build and foster strong relationships through collaboration, influencing change, and building consensus
• Constant learner and passionate about technology and risk governance
• Experience with ServiceNow GRC or other GRC platforms is an asset

The base salary for this position is between $107,000.00 - $157,000.00 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.

Grow with Great-West Lifeco

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life.At the end of 2024, our companies had over 32,250 employees, 106,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 40 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development : Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits,plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity :We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail] . All information provided will be handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Great-West Lifeco policies.

Location: Toronto, ON, CA