Scotiabank

Senior Manager, Technology Resilience Governance

Scotiabank • $100K — $130K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in resilience or technology risk management role, with regulatory knowledge (OSFI, FFIEC, DORA, COBIT, NIST)
  • 2+ years in IT or business operations, governance function or resilience initiatives
  • Proven collaboration and strategic influencing skills across business lines
  • Ability to manage competing goals with urgency
  • Strong data analytics and presentation skills
  • Possession or pursuit of certifications in IT/Operational Resilience, IT management, disaster recovery, or risk management
  • Fluent in English; Spanish is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leadership to assess and report on technology resilience posture
  • Support resilience assessments aligning with compliance policies and standards
  • Identify and remediate common resilience deficiencies
  • Drive continuous improvement in resilience processes and activities
  • Develop and maintain communications for policy and program changes
  • Collaborate with risk groups on resilience controls and frameworks
  • Challenge and contribute to resilience initiative design

Benefits

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship initiatives
  • Commitment to Accessibility and workplace accommodations
  • Upskilling through courses and development opportunities
  • Competitive Rewards program with flexible vacation and benefits starting on day one
  • Opportunities for community engagement through various programs
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 261370

The Team

Enterprise Operational Resilience (EOR), Technology Resilience Governance team plays an important role in managing and enhancing the technology resilience in support of the Bank's critical business functions. This role is within the mandate on of Enterprise Security, and part of the global First Line of Defense for all technology risk domains, including Cyber Security, System Availability and Reliability, Disaster and Backup Recovery, Third Party Management, and Audit and Regulatory issue remediation. The role is accountable for strengthening governance, controls, data and communications that demonstrate the Bank's ability to prevent, withstand, respond to, and recover from technology disruptions affecting critical business services. There are many exciting opportunities to grow in the areas of enterprise resilience, resilience engineering, risk management, business technology development and work with many cross-functional teams within the Bank.

The Role

The Senior Manager, Technology Resilience Compliance and Communications role support the Director, Technology Resilience Governance and SVP Enterprise Operational Resilience achieve the CIO's top resilience priorities by collaboratively assessing, analyzing and quantifying technology and security resilience posture, developing processes and supporting data that enable compliance and establishing a resilience centric communications approach to enable implementation. This role is part of a strategic and comprehensive cross-functional organization, supports controls and compliance implementation in accordance with regulatory expectations, risk appetite, and evolving resilience practices. It plays a critical part in demonstrating the Bank's ability to management technology resilience risk in line with regulatory expectations and to support the continuity of critical business services under severe by plausible disruption scenarios..

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

  • Work with the Director to identify, assess, prioritize and report on technology resilience posture across technology (CIO) areas. This will require working with various risk and technology owners, and leadership teams.
  • Support detailed resilience assessments and align output with compliance of defined policies and common standards, including the Technology Availability and Resilience Policy within the Enterprise Operational Resilience Framework.
  • Identify pervasive resilience deficiencies that are common across the landscape and help identify preventative controls and processes and, track remediation of deficiencies.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and enhancements to identify resilience building activities and management policies and processes.
  • Drive organizational change through the development and maintenance of communications relating to policy and programme changes and developments, engage stakeholders and provide a roadmap of program deliverables and scheduled communications and awareness activities.
  • Partner with other risk groups to assess, implement and communicate new/updated resilience controls, frameworks, policies, metrics and limits.
  • Appropriately challenge the internal design and implementation resilience initiatives and collaborate in the design of resilience controls and the mitigation of key issues and gaps.
  • Demonstrate and maintain up to date knowledge of regulatory, legislative and industry requirements governing the management of technology systems and information (OSFI, FFIEC, DORA, COBIT, NIST, etc.), including analysis of regulatory changes, updating and communicating changes, impacts and actions to be considered.
  • Have opportunities to collaborate and lead within a cross-functional teams of professionals to support EOR and CIO priorities, drive delivery of various resilience related initiatives, and provide coaching and guidance to develop team members to drive team effectiveness and results.


Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

  • Solid communication (verbal/written) skills in English. The same in Spanish is an asset.
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in either a resilience or technology risk management functional role, or as a control function, with demonstrated knowledge in regulatory, legislative and industry requirements governing the management of technology systems and information (OSFI, FFIEC, DORA, COBIT, NIST, etc.).
  • At least 2 years of experience working in IT or business operations environment, in a governance function, or leading resilience initiatives in a matrixed environment.
  • Past achievements that have demonstrated a strong ability to leverage collaboration and strategic influencing, with the ability to challenge constructively, across business lines to achieve intended results.
  • Throughout your career, demonstrated the ability to balance competing or conflicting goals with a good sense of urgency.
  • Leveraged your data analytics, visual dash-boarding and presentation preparation skills to effectively communicate and to support your perspectives.
  • Possess or are in active pursuit of certification(s) in the areas of IT /Operational Resilience, IT management, disaster recovery, or IT risk management..


What's in it for you?

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
  • Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - 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. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
  • Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
  • Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
  • Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, Humans of Digital and much more!


Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

About Scotiabank

Scotiabankers are committed to helping individuals, companies, and communities to thrive in a changing world. From personal and business banking, brokerage, and insurance, to private wealth, and the most sophisticated commercial, corporate and institutional services, they serve the diverse needs of some 21 million customers in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1832 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their growth has always been fuelled by the success of their customers and their longevity secured by an unshakable commitment to carefully and expertly managing risk and capital. That focus on doing what's right for customers—short- andlong-term—has made us a global financial services leader. Headquartered in Canada, they are over 86, 000 Scotiabankers strong. Each of us are committed to being the best at understanding their customers' needs and all of us working together to deliver practical advice and relevant solutions that help their customers become financially better off.

Scotiabank Careers

Join Scotiabank, a premier financial institution, and become part of a diverse and inclusive team that’s leading the way in global banking. At Scotiabank, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the financial services industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Scotiabank, we’re not just filling positions; we’re cultivating leaders. Dive into a workplace where diversity training and leadership development shape the path to your future. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs and continuous learning opportunities that foster innovation and strategic thinking.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Scotiabank has a spectrum of opportunities to fit your career ambitions. Our team is composed of individuals who bring a wealth of skills and perspectives to our company, driving us forward with their creativity and strategic insights.

Innovative Work Environment

Scotiabank’s culture is one of collaboration and respect, where each team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you to leverage your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the banking sector. Our innovative projects not only support the growth of the company but also ensure our position as a leader in the industry.

Benefits and Growth

Choosing a career at Scotiabank means opting for a life of growth and opportunity. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible working conditions, all designed to support your career and personal life. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing them with the tools they need to succeed both professionally and personally.

Join Our Team

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the job opportunities at Scotiabank by searching our open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

Networking and Professional Development

Stay connected and advance your career through Scotiabank’s extensive networking opportunities. Participate in events that connect you with other professionals and leaders within the industry. Our career resources will help you prepare your resume, ace your interviews, and land the job that best suits your career goals.

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90,619 employees
Market Cap
$57.5 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+7%
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