Business Unit Security Officer - Toronto, Canada - Manulife

Manulife

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world.

From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business.

To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive.

Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.

Working Arrangement
Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Business Unit Security Officer (BUSO) will enable business and IT partners to recognize and handle their cyber and information risk in a dynamic business environment.

The incumbent will participate in critical projects and initiatives to ensure information risk is always considered, assessed and managed.

The BUSO serves as a trusted partner to guide the business and empower them to protect their information assets and intellectual property.

The incumbent will help securely implement new technologies and tools, foster consistency through common methodologies and stay fully aligned and integrated with cybersecurity and risk management practice.

Responsibilities

Maintain among all levels of business line staff a high level of awareness about security issues and control objectives
Identify and communicate known information security control issues to business area teams providing guidance (as necessary) and oversight to ensure timely remediation of the issues
Provide support to other risk teams as necessary to address high priority risks
Support alignment to global information security policies and standards; work with business units and technical teams to implement security policies and processes
Actively participate in Global Data Technology security & risk management planning activities to achieve department goals an objectives.
Actively participate in 1B and 2nd line security and risk management frameworks discussions and workshops to ensure proper monitoring and measuring of Global Data Technology's risk performance and posture.

What motivates you?

You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

Degree in IT, Cyber Security, or other related field
Security Certifications: CRISC, CISM, CISSP and/or CISA, but not mandatory
10+ years' experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity or Information Security environment
Solid understanding of information systems, cloud technology platforms (Hadoop, Azure Cloud), and operation procedures in accordance with established corporate security standards
Previous experience working with IT Risk in a large financial institution or other regulated industries
Knowledge of Information Security policies, standards and practices
Knowledge of compliance, audit, and privacy policies and regulations
Knowledge of cyber security technologies like access control solutions, authentication, network security, cryptography, PCI, privacy, and data classification/protection
Excellent organizational skills; strong competencies in collaboration, problem solving and influencing key risk decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Flexible and adaptable when dealing with change and multiple priorities
Positive attitude with the ability to deliver within tight deadlines
Collaborate with geographically and culturally diverse multifunctional teams
Exceptional interpersonal, relationship management and teamwork skills

What can we offer you?

A competitive salary and benefits packages.
A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
A focus on growing your career path with us.
Flexible work policies and strong worklife balance.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you
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Values-first culture:We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
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Boundless opportunity:We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
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Continuous innovation: We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
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Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
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Championing Corporate Citizenship:We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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About Manulife and John Hancock
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