Technology Controls Analyst
Job Summary
We are seeking a Technology Controls Analyst to support our firstline technology risk management this role you will help identify assess and monitor technology and cybersecurity risks ensuring controls are effective and aligned with regulatory and internal requirements.
Youll work closely with cybersecurity IT and operations teams gain handson experience with enterprisescale risk and control programs and build a strong foundation for a longterm career in technology risk cybersecurity governance or compliance.
Position Responsibilities:
Support cybersecurity and technology risk activities within firstline risk management programs aligned with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
Coordinate and execute inherent risk assessments process risk and control assessments and technology controls testing.
Partner with IT and operations teams to ensure technology risks and controls are clearly identified documented and monitored.
Support Risk & Control SelfAssessments (RCSAs) and Process Criticality & Inherent Risk Assessments (PCIRAs) for technologyenabled processes.
Develop and maintain technology process flows narratives and risk scenarios.
Coordinate evidence gathering to support technology controls testing and regulatory activities.
Assist with the review of thirdparty SOC 1 (Service Organization Control) reports and assessment of related user/entity controls.
Lead assigned projects or workstreams with growing autonomy while collaborating closely with experienced risk and cybersecurity partners.
Apply strong analytical judgment to interpret risk information validate results and recommend practical improvements.
Act as a subjectmatter resource within your area sharing knowledge and contributing to team effectiveness.
Coordinate activities for small initiatives while contributing to broader team objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of experience in technology risk cybersecurity risk IT controls audit or compliance.
Experience supporting risk and control assessments compliance reviews or control testing activities.
Foundational knowledge of IT systems networks and security concepts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel Word PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with risk and control frameworks such as NIST CSF ISO 27001 or CIS Controls.
Exposure to SOC reporting thirdparty risk or regulatory compliance activities.
Adaptable and comfortable shifting priorities in a collaborative fastmoving environment.
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.
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Referenced Salary Location
Toronto OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$86100.00 CAD - $136100.00 CADEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.