We are hiring a Senior Manager of GRC in our Information Security department!
The Role :
A strategic and integral member of the Information Security Team, reporting to the AVP, Information Security, is responsible for ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of First National information assets. The candidate will contribute to the management and continuous improvement of security program(s). The position entails the development, implementation, and compliance of security control programs across the organization.
This role requires the following skills :
- Specialized knowledge and experience in information security, security strategies, and security management frameworks.
- Knowledge and understanding of current security standards and best practices, particularly ISO 27001.
- Development, maintenance and review of Information Security Policy, Standards, Processes and Procedures
- Effective and dynamic communicator.
Reporting To :
Assistant Vice President, Information Security
Full-Time / Part- Time :
Full-time
Posting Date : March 6, 2024
Closing Date : April 6, 2024
Hours of Work : 8 : 30 – 5 : 00
Grade : Office Location :
Downtown Toronto
Great location! Steps away from the main public transit station
What we offer :
Highly competitive compensation package which includes, base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities!
Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employmentWhat you will do :
Review and improve the Information Security Management Framework.Build strong cross-organizational relationships.Manage the security risk management and compliance strategy, framework, and approach.Advise other teams within First National in the design and implementation of effective security controls.Proactively track and communicate the status of the risk response activities.Governance
Defining, implementing, communicating, and monitoring the Information Security Strategy and Program.Review, update, development, and implementation of security policies, procedures, and technical security standards to secure First National Assets and ensure security and compliance with associated risks, contracts, regulations, and industry standards.Ensure that the Security Governance frameworks are institutionalized and compliant, and aligned with security standards, particularly ISO27001.Support in preparing and running the security steering committee meetings.As part of managing the larger GRC program, the role involves managing the Data Security program, IAM Program and Physical Security program.Participate and promote the security training awareness program.Development reports and presentations as required.Provide briefings to senior management and advise them of critical risks and issues that may affect enterprise security objectives.Support in expansion of the Information Security framework and program within the enterprise.Ensure that Information Security projects meet their required goals, constraints are addressed, and resources are aligned, as defined by the project stakeholders.Risk Management
Lead the Information Security Risk Management program, through evaluation of information security risks, accounting for people, processes, data, and all associated security controls.Provide oversight of all relevant information security risks, and support in risk treatment of identified risks.Assist in the third-party risk assessments process to ensure risk identification, transparency and business acceptance and contractual obligations.Ensure that all the program-specific risk assessment results, such as Data Security, IAM security, Physical Security, Security Operations, Application Security, etc. dovetail into the information security risk management program.Compliance Management
Control monitoring and review of internal security risk assessments.Develop, document, and assess measures, metrics, and internal controls related to cyber security assessments and acceptance.Develop, document, and assess measures, metrics, and internal controls related to information security assessments and acceptance.In conjunction with Legal, Privacy and Compliance, identify information management and protection laws and regulations and implement actions to ensure compliance.Ensure that the programs maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations, as appropriate.Audit Management
Assist in all current and future security related audit and certification processes.Support audit and assessment activities, such as internal and external audit, vendor assessments, benchmarking, etc.The Requirements Needed :
A total of 10 years of experience, with a minimum of 7 years of prior information security management work experience in a medium or large size organization is required in the GRC domain.Bachelor’s degree in computer science or the equivalent work experience is required. Graduate degree preferred.Information security certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 or equivalent preferred.Information systems auditing certification such as CISA, or experience is desirable.Preference will be given to candidates who have experience and / or familiarity with Azure, Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft suite of security products.Management experience in financial services industry is beneficial.Must have experience with information security management frameworks.Experience developing and maintaining information security policies, standards, processes, guidelines, procedures, controls, for financial institutions or processors.Track record of planning and executing complex work efforts.Strong interpersonal communication, analysis, and writing skills.Leadership skills including ability to work effectively with business unit managers, application development and IT operations staff.Able to align management and leadership strategies when working on projects.Ability to work effectively with business unit and IT department managers, including Application Development, Infrastructure, Operations, Network, Technical Support, and others.Superior verbal and written communication skills.Must be a team player.Ability to successfully lead extended teams through new and complex concepts and processes.The team you will join :
Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through our mortgage broker channel and service commercial clients through our national origination team of empowered advisors.
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