Manulife

Manager, Information Risk Management

Manulife

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: HalifaxCanada

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Salary

💰 CA$113,000 - CA$163,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead Line 2 oversight activities across technology, cyber, data, AI, cloud, and emerging technology domains
  • Perform oversight and challenge on complex RCSAs, thematic reviews, technology change assessments, and targeted risk deep dives
  • Provide expert review and challenge of Line 1 control documentation in areas such as cloud security, IAM, data protection, infrastructure, resilience, and disaster recovery
  • Oversee and validate the quality of risk assessments, evidence, and remediation commitments provided by Line 1 partners
  • Monitor and escalate significant issues, risk exceptions, control gaps, and corrective action plans
  • Review reportable events, including security incidents, operational disruptions, and third-party risks, ensuring accurate classification and effective remediation
  • Develop and deliver high-quality risk reporting, dashboards, and insights for senior leadership, risk committees, and governance forums
  • Maintain and enhance oversight processes, documentation, templates, and guidance materials to support a consistent risk practice
  • Identify opportunities to uplift risk maturity, streamline processes, and strengthen the effectiveness of IRM oversight
  • Contribute to the development of policies, standards, and methodologies in collaboration with Standards Governance, Technology Risk, Operational Risk, Privacy, and Compliance
  • Represent IRM in cross-functional forums, working groups, and strategic initiatives

Requirements

  • 5–7+ years of experience in technology risk, cybersecurity, IT audit, or related domains
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, IT Security, or a related field or equivalent experience
  • Strong knowledge of cloud, IAM, cyber operations, resilience, infrastructure, or data protection concepts
  • Experience leading oversight reviews of RCSAs, control testing programs, complex risk assessments, or thematic reviews
  • Strong capability in analyzing technical risks and presenting them in business-relevant terms
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across Technology, Cyber, and Risk teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills & detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Proactive, adaptable, and able to operate effectively in a dynamic and maturing risk environment
  • Strong communication skills, clear, concise risk messaging for senior leaders
  • Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Mental health
  • Vision
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Life and AD&D insurance coverage
  • Adoption/surrogacy benefits
  • Wellness benefits
  • Employee/family assistance plans
  • Retirement savings plans (including pension)
  • Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
  • Financial education and counseling resources
  • Generous paid time off program (holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
technology riskcybersecurityIT auditcloud securityIAMdata protectionrisk assessmentscontrol testingrisk reportingdisaster recovery
Soft Skills
analytical skillsstakeholder engagementinfluencewritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsproactiveadaptabilitydetail-orientedrisk messaging