Vice President, IT Remediation & Horizontal Programs (226219)

Requisition ID: 226219

Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

• Lead and deliver complex technology risk remediation programs addressing regulatory findings audit issues across global and U.S. regions.
• Provides oversight planning execution and delivery of the IT Risk and Cyber Security remediation program. Later leveraging best practices/ learnings globally to lead a Global IT Risk and Cyber Security transformation. Overseeing the implementation of risk remediation plans and report to the Executive Management the Risk Management Committee and external regulators.
• Responsible to develop implement and monitor a comprehensive Enterprise IT Risk Management Program within the First Line of Defence that governs enables and oversees existing IT Risk functions in accordance with regulatory expectations and evolving business practice.

• • Identity & Access Management (IAM): Close access design and entitlement control gaps.
  • Data Protection: Improve protection of sensitive data across platforms and jurisdictions.
  • Vulnerability Management: Accelerate remediation of known vulnerabilities and address root causes including process ownership and tooling gaps.
  • Software Currency & Asset Management: Eliminate legacy unsupported technologies and enforce lifecycle governance.
  • Endpoint Controls: Uplift control configurations and management capabilities across end-user and server environments.
  • Technology Resiliency: Coordinate remediation activities stemming from resiliency assessments and Resiliency Steering Committee (SteerCo) direction.

• Ensure issues are resolved at the root cause level and solutions are embedded in operational processes to prevent recurrence. Drive risk-based prioritization and execution discipline.

• Act as a key remediation lead in response to regulatory exams (e.g. OSFI FRB) and internal audits. Provide credible plans progress updates and closure evidence.
• Manager interactions with US Regulators on Technology Regulatory Compliance matters and ensure all related matters are dealt with in an expedient consistent and efficient manner.

• Partner across technology domains including Infrastructure Cybersecurity Application Development and Compliance to drive execution resolve blockers and ensure consistency in remediation approach.

• Promote a culture of control ownership transparency and accountability across the technology organization emphasizing remediation as a strategic and operational priority.

• Establish standardized governance models and execution frameworks for technology remediation programs within the Office of the CIO.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards risk metrics and board-level materials to report on program status challenges and control effectiveness.
• Coordinate with regional CIOs and control partners to ensure consistent global execution.

• 10 years of experience in IT risk remediation technology control uplift or regulatory remediation programs.
• Proven record leading enterprise-scale remediation efforts in a regulated environment (preferably banking or financial services)
• Proven strong leadership communication and strategic influencing capability supported by well-developed analytical and strategic thinking competencies.
• Expert Technology Risk and Controls management experience; systems design change management release management security services.
• Expert knowledge of multiple global businesses including related systems and procedures.
• Expert ability to balance competing or conflicting goals of various departments and stakeholders which requires a mature diplomatic approach and highly developed negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication facilitation and presentation skills for developing communication strategies for Executives.
• An ability to anticipate future events trends problems and opportunities and perceive patterns as they emerge.
• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity Engineering or a related discipline; Masters or MSA is an asset.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: for every future we help our customers their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice products and services including personal and commercial banking wealth management and private banking corporate and investment banking and capital markets.

At Scotiabank we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to an accessible interview site alternate format documents ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.