Manager Technology Risk
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Grade: P7
Referral Level: Level 1
Division: IGMTech
IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canadas 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 Financials unique business model based on leading brands and multichannel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic assetmanagement 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 Canadas 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.
Role & Responsibility:
The IT Risk Manager Risk and Controls Assurance is part of the First Line of Defense and is responsible for overseeing risk assessment controls development review testing and overall assurance. This role ensures the organization has clear visibility into the IT risk landscape enabling informed decisionmaking and proactive risk mitigation. The IT Risk Manager will report to AVP IT Risk and will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to enhance the organizations IT risk management framework.
Key Responsibilities:
Risk Assessment & Controls Development:
- Conduct comprehensive IT risk assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement effective controls to mitigate identified risks.
- Review and update existing controls to ensure they remain effective and aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Test controls to verify their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Risk Reporting & Analysis:
- Develop and deliver periodic IT risk reports to Senior Management and relevant Committees.
- Highlight the current IT risk landscape including identified risks trends and potential impacts.
- Provide clear datadriven insights into the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and control measures.
- Establish and maintain Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to track and communicate emerging risks.
- Support the preparation of risk dashboards and executivelevel presentations.
Risk Governance & Assurance:
- Collaborate with risk and security teams to ensure IT risks align with enterprise risk management standards policies and frameworks.
- Monitor compliance with internal policies regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Ensure risk issues are identified escalated and reported in accordance with enterprise policies.
- Provide insights into and recommendations on improving risk governance and assurance frameworks.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
- Work closely with IT Security Data Governance IT Operations and other business units to enhance risk transparency.
- Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders across business units and teams to build trust and act as a trusted advisor. Provide subject matter expertise to advise stakeholders on control documentation and testing in compliance with policies and standards.
- Act as a key liaison between firstline IT risk functions and executive leadership.
- Facilitate discussions on IT risk trends and issues with risk committees and boardlevel stakeholders.
- Assist in responding to internal and external audits regulatory reviews and thirdparty assessments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in engineering computer science business or related fields.
- 5 years of experience in IT risk management IT security compliance risk assurance or related fields in the financial services industry.
- Strong expertise in risk assessment controls development testing and overall assurance.
- Knowledge of IT Risk frameworks methodologies and industry standards related to IT and Cyber Risk management including emerging trends and issues (e.g. NIST ISO 27001 COBIT CIS Controls).
- Strong understanding of IT governance regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Risk and Control management knowledge and industry experience across Information Technology (IT) domains.
- Experience with Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) risk dashboards and metricsdriven reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks into businessrelevant insights.
- Deadlinedriven and resultsoriented; able to meet consistently highquality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Relevant certifications such as CRISC CISSP CISM or CISA are preferred.
Soft Skills:
- Analytical & DetailOriented: Ability to interpret complex risk data and communicate findings clearly.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to work across teams and engage with senior leadership.
- ProblemSolving Mindset: Proactive approach to identifying risks and recommending solutions.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align IT risk management with business objectives and enterprise risk management.
Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: 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 Mai 14 2025.
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