Senior Manager, Security Advisory Services

Aviva plc; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Aviva Canada seeks a Senior Manager of Security Advisory Services to lead the team responsible for information security risk assessments and third-party security reviews. You will drive risk management practices across internal solutions and technology projects, collaborating with business and technology teams.

You will mentor and develop staff, enhance risk reporting and KRIs, and ensure timely risk mitigation aligned with Aviva’s risk appetite.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity risk management or related fields.
• Experience with risk assessments of internal projects and third parties.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for senior stakeholders.
• Professional cybersecurity/IT risk certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Security Advisory Services team conducting ISRAs and TPISAs.
• Provide oversight on risk identification, management, and reporting processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk management

Vendor assessments

Application security

Leadership

Communication

Ambiguity navigation

Stakeholder management

Security risk reporting

Education

Post-secondary degree in CS/CE/IT security

Tools

IBM OpenPages

Archer GRC

Ariba

LogicGate

Job description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence. At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

As the Senior Manager of Security Advisory Services (SAS), you will be responsible for leading all aspects of Aviva Canada’s Security Advisory Services functions. This will primarily involve leading the SAS team who will conduct Information Security Risk Assessments (ISRAs) for internal solutions, technology projects; and Third Party Information Security Assessments (TPISA) to review our third parties’ security posture and contractual obligations to protect Aviva.

What you'll do

• You will lead a team of Security Risk Advisors and Security Analysts to conduct ISRAs, TPISAs, manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks and conduct and other consulting requests within Aviva Canada’s technology and business teams
• Provide oversight on assessments, risk identification and risk management, processes, and tools for managing and reporting risks, and improve the quality of services
• Drive Aviva’s Information Risk Management Process to continuously assess Aviva Canada’s key assets, subsidiaries and suppliers security posture
• Identify opportunities for improvement in existing processes and technology and develop enhancements overall
• Assist in the development of cybersecurity risk reporting including the ongoing development and improvement of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Provide leadership, mentoring, growth, and development opportunities to team members
• Ensure all identified cybersecurity risks are mitigated and are effectively communicated to partners, and managed with risk-prioritized timelines aligned with Aviva’s risk appetite
• Provide oversight to a wide variety of security solutions, projects, and new technologies

Other key responsibilities include:

• Develop and adapt the overall cybersecurity risk advisory vision for Aviva Canada as cybersecurity risk and threat-landscape industry changes
• Provide senior management and executives with information security trends, the status of identified risks, and the effectiveness of work activities
• Increase visibility of cybersecurity risks where and when appropriate with the respective collaborators when risk action plan target dates are not met
• Manage the penetration testing compliance attestation programs
• Preparing for internal Risks and Control Assessments

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 10 years’ of progressive experience in cybersecurity risk management, vendor assessments, and application security design & architecture
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity industry standards, principles and practices, as well as risk concepts
• Proven management and leadership skills in communication, prioritization and developing talent
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to navigate through ambiguity and guide team through changes
• Ability to understand complex processes and make sound judgement calls
• Ability to negotiate and influence others to achieve optimal results
• Knowledge of IBM OpenPages, Archer GRC, Ariba, LogicGate or equivalent platforms
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT security, risk management, or comparable professional training
• Professional designation relating to cybersecurity or IT risk (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP/CCSK, GIAC) preferred

What you’ll get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $130,000 to $170,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities. We’ll support your professional development education
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
• Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable)
• Hybrid flexible work model

Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment.

We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.