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Manulife Senior Consultant, Information Risk in Toronto, Ontario
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Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Job Description
The Opportunity
This role is part the Information Risk team, who is the information security control team under Global Wealth Asset Management (GWAM) Information Technology First Line of Defense. The team performs risk-based information security assessments for new technologies and changes to existing IT-based solutions, accountable to identify threats for both the cloud-based and on premises-based infrastructure, platform, and services.:
Perform GWAM project and technology information risk assessments including assessing risks and define controls as well as tracking the implementation of controls.
Design, document and/or implement BAU security controls applicable to the cloud-based infrastructure, platform, and services.
Evaluate products for implementing security controls in the cloud or on-premises spaces.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the execution of information risk assessment processes in compliance with global Information Risk Assessment methodology.
Ensure the appropriate steps are taken to ensure the Information Risk Assessment process is followed in integration with other related processes: architecture review, project risk management framework, etc.
Manage the priorities between the tasks assigned with input from the risk owners.
Attend project meetings, provide timely updates, advise on risks and impact around the changes.
Ensure each information risk assessment completed is peer-reviewed & communicated to larger distribution to various collaborators.
Deliver training to key collaborators around the information risk assessment processes.
Respond to audits, regulatory reviews, risk and controls self-assessments.
Job Requirements (Experience/Knowledge/Skills):
Degree holder of Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or relevant educational and professional experience.
Relevant professional designations (e.g. CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CISA, CCSP, GSEC).
5+ years of experience in a combination of relevant technical disciplines in the field of Information Security: network security, application security, identity and access management, IT operations security, vulnerability management, information protection, physical security, cybersecurity.
5+ years of IT/Information Risk management experience: vendor risk management, project risk management, IT audit or IT controls assessment.
Deep knowledge of cloud computing security and IaaS, PaaS or SaaS environments.
Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, COBIT), regulatory requirements and standards (e.g. NIST, GDPR, Sarbanes-Oxley).
Good communication, presentation, and facilitation skills to all levels and audiences.
Influence behavior to reduce risks and foster a strong information security risk management culture.
Problem solving, analytical, and innovative attitude.
Good great teammate (collaborative).
Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of the financial industry is preferred.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife /John Hancock , we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour , ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process . All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies . To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact .
Salary & Benefits
The annual base salary for this role is listed below.
Primary Location
Toronto, Ontario
Salary range is expected to be between
$92,190.00 CAD - $171,210.00 CAD
If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
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.