Vice President, Technology Risk

Mackenzie Investments; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Investments is seeking a Vice-President, Technology Risk to lead strategic oversight and governance of technology risk across the enterprise. This pivotal role involves shaping a risk culture that balances innovation with protection, overseeing risk frameworks, and collaborating with senior leaders to ensure alignment with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will possess executive-level leadership experience, deep expertise in cybersecurity, and a proven track record in implementing transformational risk strategies in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Proven executive-level leadership in technology risk and resilience.
• Deep expertise in cybersecurity and emerging tech risk.
• Strategic acumen with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead technology risk strategy across the enterprise.
• Oversee policies related to technology risk and cybersecurity.
• Cultivate a risk-aware culture and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Data Governance

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC

Job description

Job Description

Grade: E11

Referral Level: Level 3

Division: IGM-Finance

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.

We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.

Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

At IGM Financial, we're shaping the future of financial well-being. As technology becomes increasingly central to how we operate and serve clients, we are seeking a Vice-President, Technology Risk to lead our strategic oversight and governance of technology risk across the enterprise. This is a pivotal role at the intersection of innovation, cybersecurity and AI — positioned to drive impact in a rapidly evolving digital and regulatory landscape.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, this role leads the second line of defence function for all technology-related risk categories—including cyber, AI, data governance and emerging tech. The VP will play a critical role in shaping and embedding a forward-looking risk culture that enables innovation while protecting our business, people, and clients.

You will oversee risk frameworks and strategies across IGM Financial’s business units, supporting our transformation and technology modernization efforts. This includes working closely with senior business and technology leaders, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk appetite, and representing IGM in external regulatory and industry forums.

What You’ll Do

• Design and lead an enterprise-wide technology risk strategy, ensuring alignment to global best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Drive implementation of a consistent, scalable, and adaptive technology risk management framework across all IGM business units and subsidiaries.
• Oversee and continuously evolve policies and methodologies related to technology risk, cybersecurity, AI, third-party technology risk, and data governance.
• Act as a strategic advisor and effective challenge to the first line in matters of technology risk, partnering closely with the CIO, and data and transformation teams.
• Enable proactive identification and mitigation of emerging risks through scenario planning, threat intelligence, and analytics-driven insights.
• Provide transparent and actionable reporting to senior leadership, risk committees, and the Board.
• Cultivate a risk-aware culture, promoting education, collaboration, and engagement across the three lines of defence.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of risk professionals committed to continuous learning and future-ready practices.
• Act as a visible and credible representative of IGM in regulatory, audit, and industry contexts related to technology risk and resilience.

What You Bring

• Proven executive-level leadership in technology risk and resilience, ideally within a regulated industry or fast-evolving enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise in cybersecurity, data governance, and emerging tech risk, including AI governance and digital platforms.
• Demonstrated success implementing transformational risk strategies in a complex, matrixed, or global setting.
• Strategic acumen paired with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with data, metrics, and models to drive insight.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences.
• Forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate future risks and evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Experience navigating external audits, regulators, and industry forums with credibility and confidence.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or similar are considered assets.

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

Please apply by June 5, 2025.

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