Senior Manager, Governance & Control

TD Bank Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank Group is seeking a senior Information Security professional to collaborate across Business, Risk, Privacy, and Technology teams in Toronto. You will assess cybersecurity risks, translate security policies into practical controls, and drive remediation and SAR processes.

The role emphasizes security-by-design, modern cloud platforms, and Generative AI tools. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in secure design, risk assessments, and leadership in security practice, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in application/technology design, architecture, development, and implementation.
• 10+ years in secure design/architecture and project risk assessments across cloud and on-prem environments, including SaaS.
• 5+ years in aSecurity practitioner leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary information security liaison between Business Unit and IT.
• Translate security policies into risk-based controls for the technology ecosystem.
• Monitor compliance with security standards and track exceptions via risk acceptance processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and support Security Assessment Review (SAR) processes.
• Develop and maintain a Risk Register for the business unit.

Skills

Security liaison

Security policies

Risk assessment

Cloud platforms

Generative AI tools

API security

Security by design

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/CS/Cyber Security

Tools

CSA

NIST CSF

NIST 800-53

ISO/ COBIT / ITIL

Job description

page for more information.**Work Location:**Toronto, Ontario, Canada**Hours:**37.5**Line of Business:**Governance & Control**Pay Details:**$115,600 - $163,200 CADTD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.**Job Description:**The BISO will collaborate with Business, Risk, Privacy, and Technology teams to assess and analyze cybersecurity risks. The individual will provide security recommendations based on identified threats and risks, while considering compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to the Business Unit. Additionally, the individual will document and track identified risks and recommendations and obtain necessary risk and security approvals where required.The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of modern application lifecycle practices, security architecture, cloud platforms, Generative AI tools, frontier models, API security, and application security standards such as OWASP, along with familiarity with frameworks such as ITIL, ISO, COBIT.What you will do:* Serve as the primary information security liaison between the Business Unit and the IT.* Translate Firm security policies, procedures, and standards into practical, risk-based controls for the Business Unit technology ecosystem* Proactively unblock and manage security, risk, and compliance issues by bringing together Advisory, Audit, ITS, Risk, Security stakeholders, driving decisions, tracking actions, and ensuring issues are worked through to a clear and timely end state* Monitor compliance with security policies, standards, and control requirements; identify non-compliance, initiate remediation actions, and track exceptions through formal risk acceptance processes with appropriate compensating controls* Act as the BU key point of contact to understand security risks related to evolving business requirements for technology and solutions, and apply security-by-design principles to provide proactive, business-focused, guidance aligned with Firm's security policies and standards* In coordination with 1B team, assess and review business-requested software, tools, and AI capabilities (including SaaS and Generative AI solutions) for security, privacy, and compliance risks; lead intake, risk evaluation, and provide delegated approval or whitelisting where necessary* Collaborate with Project, Technology, Business, and Risk teams to gather requirements and support the Security Assessment Review (SAR) process, led by Platform Security* Develop and maintain a business unit Risk Register to track security risks* Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure security requirements are documented and tracked throughout the project lifecycleGovernance* Maintain a strong understanding of Risk and Security policies* Maintain and validate a comprehensive inventory of business applications, tools, and technology assets (on-premises and cloud), ensuring alignment with Firm security standards* Coordinate implementation and onboarding of new security programs and capabilities* Contribute to annual business planning processes and recommend initiatives to enhance security posture and operational efficiency* Represent the business unit and provide key metrics in monthly security governance forumsMonitoring* Monitor adherence to 1B security policies and standards* Review compliance reports generated by security tools and address identified issues* Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of business applications (on-premises and cloud environments including Azure, AWS, and GCP)* Monitor control effectiveness across all technology assets within the business unit, understand how to 'test' controlsWhat you bring to this role:* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security or a related field, or equivalent experience·* 10+ years of experience in application, technology, or solution design, architecture, development, and implementation* 10+ years of experience in secure design/architecture and project risk assessments across modern cloud and on-premises environments, including SaaS solutions* 5+ years of experience as a security practitioner in a leadership role* Deep understanding of modern application development ecosystems, open systems, Generative AI, and emerging technologies* Strong knowledge of information security standards and frameworks (e.g., CSA, ITIL, CCM, ISO 27001/27017/27018/42001, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53) and data protection principles* Experience working with modern AI tools and capabilities* Proven experience in a consulting or advisory role, collaborating with Technology, Project, and Business stakeholders* Holding any of the following certifications would be considered an asset but not required: CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT**Who We Are:**TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.**Our Total Rewards Package**Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.**Additional Information:**We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.**Colleague Development**If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.If you're passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you