Senior Manager, IT Risk & Governance Oversight (CTC)

Kinvie; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for IT Risk & Governance Oversight. This pivotal role involves overseeing technology risk management and governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with various departments to enhance risk management practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology risk management within the financial services sector, a strong technical background, and excellent communication skills. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values creativity and offers opportunities for career growth in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Health & wellbeing resources

Paid vacation

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Community contribution opportunities

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Technology Risk Management in financial services.
• Strong understanding of industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technology risk management and governance framework.
• Monitor and analyze key IT risk indicators and metrics.

Skills

Technology Risk Management

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science

Management Information Systems

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

COBIT

Job description

Senior Manager, IT Risk & Governance Oversight (CTC)

Bank of Canada Building, 250 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5H 3E5, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, insurance, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

1. Health & wellbeing resources and programs
2. Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
3. Competitive compensation and benefits packages
4. Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office
5. Career growth and development opportunities
6. Opportunities to contribute to community causes
7. Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

We’re looking for our next Senior Manager, IT Risk & Governance Oversight. Could it be you?

Reporting to the Director, Operational Risk & Resilience, the Senior Manager, IT Risk & Governance Oversight will be primarily responsible for providing oversight of the Technology risk management and governance framework. Technology services at Community Trust Company (“CTC”) are outsourced to the parent company Questrade Financial Group (“QFG”) and other service providers, where technology operations are the responsibility of such providers however risk oversight remains within CTC.

This role is responsible for the independent design, execution, and oversight of technology risk assessments, control testing, and validation of IT and cybersecurity controls. The role requires a strong technical background to critically evaluate and challenge the design and effectiveness of 1st line of defense IT risk management practices, and to analyze overall Information Technology performance, risk metrics, and control effectiveness against established standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Providing effective challenge and oversight to the first line of defense regarding the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of IT & Cyber risks.
2. Maintaining subject matter expertise and awareness of evolving regulatory requirements, industry best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT).
3. Independently reviewing and validating the design and operating effectiveness of IT and cybersecurity controls.
4. Overseeing and challenging the risk management of outsourced Technology functions across various domains.
5. Monitoring and analyzing key IT risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics to identify emerging trends and potential control weaknesses.
6. Collaborating with internal audit, compliance, and other risk functions to ensure a coordinated approach to risk management.
7. Contributing to the development and maintenance of the Technology risk management framework.
8. Preparing and presenting risk reports, including KPIs and KRIs, to senior management.
9. Ensuring IT compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.

So are YOU our next Senior Manager, IT Risk & Governance Oversight? You are if you…

1. Have 7-10 years of experience in a Technology Risk Management role within the financial services industry.
2. Hold a University degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
3. Hold one or a combination of CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISM or working towards them.
4. Understand a broad set of industry best practices (COBIT, ITIL, NIST CSF).
5. Have leadership experience in Service Quality Assurance.
6. Can communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
7. Are proficient at writing or updating Technology and Security procedures.
8. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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