Manager, Information Risk Management Governance

Reporting to the Director, Strategy and Governance, the Manager, Information Risk Management Governance will be responsible for enhanced governance of 2nd line of defense duties, including ICAT testing methodology adherence and other IRM framework/methodology activities.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Support creation of high impact plans, maintains execution assurance, sets goals and targets, and reports to management on findings.

• Offer a strong risk perspective for ICAT engagements, challenging scoping, methods, conclusions and artifacts to represent the full risk landscape of the organization.

• Collect, produce, gather, and report metrics and status as assigned on behalf of IRM. This includes on-going KRI/KPI reporting, operational metrics, executive briefings, and reports.

• Support the Director in all strategic mandates such as running internal update meetings, standards and process improvements, change control, communication, interaction models enhancements, tools creation and sourcing, employee engagements and ensuring delivery of engagements on time, within the desired scope and quality.

• Collaborate with other IRM teams and professionals including, 2nd line practice areas, IRM segment leads, Leadership, 1st line partners and other stakeholders.

• Contribute and shape divisional and global IRM projects and initiatives. Ensure division-specific requirements and needs are accommodated whenever possible and practical in initiatives, projects, and services.

• Manage day to day initiatives tasks, drive execution, enable process improvements, standardization, and automation in line with good practice and improved efficiency.

• Advocate for a strong information risk culture.

• Work with information risk teams globally to ensure compliance with Global Information Risk Management processes, procedures, policies, standards, templates, and guidelines.

• Maintain and foster enduring relationships with internal customers and peers.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership in the areas/combination of Risk Advisory/Consulting, Program Management, Project Management, Execution Oversight, Risk Management, Governance, Assurance and Control Testing, Information Security, Business Resiliency, and Technology Risk.

• High proficiency level in Microsoft Office tools such as Power Point, Excel etc.

• Strong understanding of related best practices and relevant industry framework.

• Sound knowledge of best practices of various aspects of information risk management and prior experience as a leader in Information Risk.

Preferred Qualifications:

• University degree (Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline preferred).

• Recognized professional designations in Change Management, Project Management, Information Security, Audit and Business Continuity (e.g., CMC, PMP, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, etc.) would be an asset.

• Knowledge of Power BI and reporting dashboard would be an asset.

When you join our team:

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

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

• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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