Senior Associate Director, ICS Risk & UBIA

Standard Chartered; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking an Associate Director for Information and Cyber Security. This pivotal role involves overseeing UBIA processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing high-quality risk evaluations. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 6-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably within financial services. Responsibilities include stakeholder training, risk analytics, and continuous improvement of cyber security assessments. The job offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Core bank funding for retirement savings

Medical and life insurance

Time-off including annual leave

Flexible working options

Proactive wellbeing support

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, focusing on standards and controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in a financial institution or similarly regulated industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews and challenge UBIA submissions to ensure accurate risk evaluation.
• Analyze trends to identify ICS risks and recommend prioritization actions.
• Oversee and track completion of assessments to ensure timely closure.
• Define quality expectations for submissions and drive improvements.
• Provide training materials to ensure stakeholders understand the UBIA process.

Skills

Business Process Design

Process Management

Risk Management

Assurance & Governance

Regulatory Environment

Interpersonal Relationships

Stakeholder and Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field

Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA)

Job description

A global financial institution is seeking an Associate Director for Information and Cyber Security. This pivotal role involves overseeing UBIA processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing high-quality risk evaluations. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 6-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably within financial services. Responsibilities include stakeholder training, risk analytics, and continuous improvement of cyber security assessments. The job offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.