Technical Change Risk Manager

• You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelitys dynamic working arrangement.

• Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

• The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026 when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway.

Who We Are:

At Fidelity weve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and were constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means youll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. Youll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where youll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally

How Youll Make an Impact:

Reporting to the Director Risk Management the Technical Change Risk Manager provides independent risk oversight technical review and challenge of complex technology changes projects and application releases. The role supports the Change and Project Risk Management program by assessing whether critical technology changes are appropriately designed coded tested documented approved and ready for implementation.

The role reviews business requirements technical designs code changes test evidence release documentation deployment plans rollback strategies and post-implementation results to identify control gaps implementation risks and release-readiness concerns. The position works with developers QA teams vendors project teams release managers and risk owners to challenge risk decisions escalate material issues and strengthen technology change controls.

Responsibilities:

Change Risk Monitoring Technical Review and Release Readiness

• Review complex critical or high-risk technology changes to ensure risks are identified assessed documented challenged remediated or formally accepted.

• Assess change risk and complexity to determine the appropriate level of technical review challenge and control activities required prior to release.

• Review business requirements technical designs test cases QA and UAT results release documentation and implementation artifacts to confirm completeness traceability and alignment with intended business outcomes.

• Assess technical artifacts data flows dependencies and application code where necessary to identify potential weaknesses including logic errors hardcoded values inadequate validation weak exception handling data quality issues and performance concerns.

• Evaluate identified risks with risk owners and assess whether response plans remediation actions compensating controls or risk acceptances are appropriate robust and properly documented. Escalate material issues as required.

• Provide independent challenge to developers QA teams vendors and project stakeholders where implementation testing or release readiness does not meet expectations.

• Assess test strategies coverage and evidence to ensure adequate validation of positive negative boundary integration regression and operational scenarios.

• Identify gaps in documentation design implementation testing and release readiness including unresolved defects insufficient evidence or incomplete risk mitigation.

• Review deployment plans implementation sequencing rollback strategies and post-release validation to assess operational readiness.

• Participate in post-implementation reviews lessons learned incident reviews and continuous improvement discussions to identify recurring root causes of change-related issues.

• Promote continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and recommending enhancements to change risk practices and controls.

• Consistently advocate for strong risk management principles and build trusted relationships with stakeholders.

Program Monitoring Oversight and Reporting

• Maintain Risk Management programs on a day-to-day basis to identify monitor assess and report on risk. Programs include but are not limited to Change and Project Risk Management and ad hoc risk assessments.

• Ensure program policies guidelines standards and internal procedures are kept current relevant and consistently applied.

• Escalate issues identified through real-time monitoring or formal reviews to the appropriate Risk Management leader.

• Maintain current program reporting and distribute it to key stakeholders.

• Identify areas for improvement recommend remediation actions and build consensus on solutions.

• Independently challenge the status quo in a respectful and constructive manner.

Training and Risk Culture

• Promote a strong risk culture by clearly communicating risk management policies programs expectations and business roles and responsibilities across the organization.

• Develop maintain and deliver effective training and awareness materials on risk management programs and policies through appropriate formats including online and in-person sessions.

• Equip employees and business teams to understand relevant policies identify and assess material risks and escalate issues appropriately.

The Expertise You Bring:

• Knowledge of secure SDLC principles common application security risks software delivery controls and risk or control frameworks relevant to application engineering.

• Ability to read and assess application code technical design documents test evidence and release artifacts to identify implementation risk and control weaknesses.

• Strong risk process and control assessment skills including the ability to identify gaps challenge assumptions and recommend practical remediation actions.

• Ability to engage effectively with senior management operational teams developers QA teams vendors and project stakeholders.

• Strong relationship-building influencing and negotiation skills across diverse stakeholders and lines of defense.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical and risk issues clearly to non-technical audiences.

• Excellent analytical organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities adapt to changing circumstances and work effectively under competing deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to respectfully challenge the status quo.

• Knowledge of secure SDLC principles common application security risks software delivery controls and risk or control frameworks relevant to application engineering.

What We Are Looking For:

• Completion of a university degree or equivalent work experience.

• At least 5 years of experience reviewing code technical design documents requirements test cases QA results UAT evidence release packages or production implementation evidence to identify potential control weaknesses and risk exposures.

• At least 5 years of experience understanding of technology change management software delivery lifecycle practices release readiness and production implementation controls.

• At least 5 years of experience of ability to assess whether technology changes are appropriately designed tested documented approved and supported by adequate risk mitigation.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of financial services products processes controls and regulatory expectations.

• Familiarity with risk and control frameworks such as ITIL COBIT ISO 27001 NIST SOX ITGC secure SDLC or operational resilience frameworks.

• Experience with AI machine learning Agile delivery cloud environments or DevOps / CI/CD practices.

• Relevant certifications such as CISA CRISC CISSP CSSLP ITIL cloud certifications or similar credentials.

Some of the ways well help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:

• Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote hybrid and in office options

• Competitive total compensation including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you

• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day with 100% employer-paid premiums that include up to $6000 annually for mental health services and therapy

• Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks

• Up to $650 for home office equipment

• Generous time off policy including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice

• Diversity and inclusion programs including an active network of Employee Resource Groups

• Extensive professional development opportunities including access to over 11000 training and development courses tuition reimbursement and monetary rewards for completing a required designation

We care a lot about fostering a compassionate people-centric culture and are proud to have been named one of Canadas Top 100 employers for the last five years.

Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. Thats why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success todayand your financial well-being tomorrow.

For this role your total rewards include:

• Base Salary and discretionary Performance Bonus: Total annual cash compensation (base salary plus target bonus) ranges from $139000 to $164000 based on experience and qualifications

• RRSP Contribution: After 6 months of employment we invest in your future with an RRSP contributionno employee matching required.

Were proud to offer a compensation package that aligns with provincial pay transparency requirements.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organizationan opportunity to step into a role where your talents will make a meaningful difference.

We use AI-enabled LinkedIn Hiring Assistant to support parts of our sourcing process. Every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our recruiters. If you choose to ask questions to the LinkedIn HR Hiring Assistant please be mindful that the responses are not official and must be confirmed for accuracy and completeness by Fidelity. If you are selected for an interview the recruiter who contacts you can best answer your questions.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin age disability family status protected veterans status Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation please email us at .

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

Canadas Top 100 Employers
o Greater Torontos Top Employers
o Canadas Top Family-Friendly Employers
o Canadas Top Employers for Young People

Great Place To Work Certified
o Best Workplaces for Inclusion
o Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
o Best Workplaces for Todays Youth
o Best Workplaces for Women
o Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
o Best Workplaces in Ontario
o Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams

LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada

Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work
o HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program
o HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer

Designations
Canadian Compassionate Companies Certified
Benefits Canadas Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
Canadian HR Reporters Most Innovative HR Team