Senior Manager, Technology and Cybersecurity Audit & Advisory Services

Manulife Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto is seeking a Technology Audit Manager. In this role, you will manage audits focusing on internal technology risks and lead projects to ensure compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of experience and certifications in risk or security, alongside a strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Customizable health benefits

Paid time off program

Incentive compensation programs

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in technology risk or auditing.
• Solid understanding of cyber and network security processes.
• Prior experience in the insurance or financial services industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of auditors covering internal technology risks.
• Lead multiple audit projects to meet time and quality objectives.
• Communicate potential issues and evaluate corrective actions.

Skills

Risk/Security Certification (CISA, CISSP)

System Development Methodologies

Cybersecurity Concepts

Security Operations

Education

University Degree in Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Azure Data Services

Power BI

Python

Job description

Overview

The Technology Audit Team assess technology as part of initiatives, processing, and operations to ensure that delivery meets business, cybersecurity, performance, and regulatory expectations. In this role you will primarily work with our segment and business line Chief Information Officers, and global functional partners leading our data, cybersecurity, engineering, infrastructure, information and operational risk management, and program delivery practices. We leverage analytics and use Microsoft Azure Data Services with tools such as Power BI and Co-Pilot to automate our testing in line with Manulife’s ambition is to be the most digital, customer-centric company in our industry. Through our engagements, you will learn about each of our business markets including the external and internal demands of technology, digital processing, growing regulatory requirements around cybersecurity, and opportunities to explore new technologies, platforms, and leading global technology partners as they are deployed. As an audit professional at Manulife, you\'ll have the chance to work with a diverse set of advanced tools and technologies, including a centralized GRC tool used by all three lines of defense, business analytics tools, enterprise data lake, machine learning, Gen AI, Python, and more. These exposures will provide you with invaluable experience in performing innovative testing with digital and analytic tools, enabling key insights that drive impactful audit outcomes.

This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with members of the Audit Leadership Team (ALT) and Technology and Risk leadership. By engaging with senior leaders, you will gain valuable insights and visibility, enhancing your leadership skills and professional growth within the organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage a team of auditors to cover key internal technology risks and produce meaningful audit reports that clearly articulate the position on risks and related issues.
• Lead or support multiple simultaneous audit projects to ensure time and quality objectives are met. Timely address and/or report potential budget overruns and resourcing concerns.
• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls and operating practices.
• Clearly communicate potential issues and evaluate corrective action plans, assist in preparing and presenting reports to Audit Committees.
• As an infrastructure, security, and/or technology risk Subject Matter Expert (SME), train technology auditors on emerging technologies and security principles.
• Collaborate and connect with various partners within the three lines of defense to promote awareness of risk.
• Recruit and develop high-caliber staff, supporting their growth through the Audit Services Core Competencies model.

Required Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience, plus a risk/security (e.g., CISA, CISSP) or other cloud/networking (e.g., AZ-xxx, CCxx) certification or equivalent experience.
• University degree in information systems, or other relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of system development methodologies, cyber and network security processes, and related regulatory requirements.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts, such as, Security Operations (Vulnerability Management, DLP, SIEM etc.), Security Engineering (Cryptography, Cloud Security, Security Architecture etc.)
• Solid understanding of other technology infrastructure concepts, processes, and associated risks - such as, Active Directory, DevSecOps, Virtualization, etc.
• Prior experience with information systems and operations used in the insurance industry and financial services industry will be beneficial.

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

混合式

Salary range is expected to be between

$94,220.00 CAD - $174,980.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.