Senior Manager, Information Risk Assurance Program

Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Manager, Information Risk Assurance. In this role, you will lead assurance activities, focus on improving risk management processes, and ensure compliance with global standards. The position requires over 5 years of experience in information security and strong analytical skills. The role provides a hybrid working arrangement and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, business resiliency, or technology risk management.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, network security, and information security controls.
• Experience in risk advisory consulting and analyzing complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Identify control improvements and develop corrective action plans.
• Conduct assurance activities across information security domains.
• Drive automation and standardization of assurance processes.

Skills

Information security knowledge

Risk management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Professional designations (CISSP, CISA, CISM)

Job description

As the Senior Manager, Information Risk Assurance, you'll lead assurance activities, working closely with different lines of defense to bolster our risk management processes. You'll focus on evolving our assurance practices, standardizing procedures, and ensuring compliance with global information risk management standards.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with teams to identify control improvements and develop corrective action plans.
2. Conduct assurance activities across information security domains, including business continuity, third-party risk, and cybersecurity.
3. Drive automation and standardization of assurance processes to enhance efficiency.
4. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership and business units.
5. Stay abreast of evolving information and technology risks, regulations, and compliance requirements.
6. Manage multiple assurance projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

Required Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, business resiliency, or technology risk management within a large enterprise.
2. Familiarity with cybersecurity, network security, and information security controls.
3. Experience in risk advisory consulting and analyzing complex data sets.
4. Strong communication, consulting, and report-writing skills.
5. Ability to quickly grasp business processes and their risk implications.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
2. Recognized professional designations (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM) are highly desirable.

When you join our team:

1. We’ll empower you to learn and grow your career.
2. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are prioritized.
3. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit our website.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace diversity and strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects our customers. We foster an inclusive work environment and are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation practices, without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

We prioritize removing barriers to employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations during the application process are supported and handled confidentially. To request an accommodation, please contact our HR representative.

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between 94,220.00 CAD - 174,980.00 CAD

If applying outside the primary location, contact us for the local salary range. Actual salaries depend on market conditions, geography, and individual qualifications. Employees may participate in incentive programs tied to performance.

Manulife offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, mental health, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness benefits, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. For U.S.-based applicants, please inquire about specific paid time off policies.