Manager, Information Risk Management

The Manager Information Risk Management is responsible for supporting the directors within the team in the delivery of the 2nd Line of defense risk oversight program across North America. The incumbent will serve as or has the foundation to become a Subject Matter Expert on information security technology risk and business continuity and disaster recovery management within the North America IRM team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the directors on delivering the 2nd line information risk oversight and challenge program to the U.S. and Canadian Segments while enabling the Segments L1 teams to manage their information risks efficiently and effectively. The L2 program covers IT change initiatives third party risks business continuity and disaster recovery incidents and loss events risk exceptions issues and CAPs Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) etc.

• Promote a strong information risk culture and diversity equity and inclusive values.

• Stay abreast of new regulations laws and requirements for information security cybersecurity information protection and privacy across jurisdictions.

• Maintain and foster relationships with internal customers and risk partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 yearsof experience inrisk and control space specifically in the areas ofInformation Security and Technology risks.

• Expertise and prior experience in various aspects of security and information risk management (2nd line of defense preferred).

• Strong communication skills and ability to explain highly technical concepts to non-technologists including business executives

• Familiarity with IT and security programming/coding and/or IT compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• University degree

• Recognized professional designations in Information Security Audit and Business Continuity (e.g. CISSP CISA CISM CRISC CSSLP MBCP)

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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