AVP, Technology & Cyber Risk — US Oversight Leader

Koitecc Solutions; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 167,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life U.S. is a leading provider of employee and government benefits with a large US footprint. The AVP, Technology & Cyber Risk Management US drives second-line oversight, partnering with first-line to assure the effectiveness of tech and cyber risk controls, incidents, and governance.

The role leads the risk program, reports to committees, and shapes regional risk alignment. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in risk, CISSP/CISM/CISA ITIL, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• University degree and professional designation required.
• Professional technology or information-security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or ITIL.
• Deep knowledge of global technology and cyber standards and regulatory expectations.
• Experience with Risk and Control Self-Assessments and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Own US technology and cyber risk oversight for the US business group.
• Deliver risk reporting to senior committees and stakeholders.
• Lead the US risk program and continuous improvement efforts.
• Strengthen regional risk alignment and support across risk professionals.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Risk management expertise

Education

University degree and professional designation

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CISA

ITIL

Job description

Sun Life U.S. is a leading provider of employee and government benefits with a large US footprint. The AVP, Technology & Cyber Risk Management US drives second-line oversight, partnering with first-line to assure the effectiveness of tech and cyber risk controls, incidents, and governance.

The role leads the risk program, reports to committees, and shapes regional risk alignment. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in risk, CISSP/CISM/CISA ITIL, and strong leadership skills.