
Director, Business Unit Security Officer
Manulife
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$113,260 - CA$210,340 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead risk-based security assessments for new technologies and IT solutions across Canadian Technology Business Units
- Safeguard cloud and on-premises environments by identifying threats, recommending controls, ensuring compliance, and driving remediation
- Conduct formal risk assessments for technology systems and infrastructure (e.g., NIST RMF)
- Identify compliance gaps, enforce security policies/standards, and drive timely remediation
- Integrate security into workflows by partnering with technology teams (Agile/DevOps) and platform teams
- Partner on RCSA initiatives to align with corporate and regulatory requirements
- Manage audits, regulatory reviews, and second line of defense queries; provide evidence and mitigation plans
- Define, track, and report remediation programs and corrective actions to meet regulatory requirements and global standards
- Review, update, and socialize security policies, patterns, and guardrails across the organization
- Offer consulting expertise to Business Unit Technology leaders to align with global security objectives
- Represent the Canadian division in global security planning and standards
- Build strategic partnerships with counterparts in technology, business and global cybersecurity teams; raise awareness of emerging cyber threats specific to their operations
- Build deep knowledge of the Canadian segment and BUs’ or equivalent experience business processes and products to tailor risk mentorship
- Report important metrics, control effectiveness, and risk posture; maintain customer dashboards and briefings
- Continuously refine processes based on industry trends, threat intelligence, and audit findings
- Delegate, lead, and mentor teams with the autonomy needed to facilitate decision-making
Requirements
- 10+ years in information security and risk management, including 5+ years in leadership roles
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC (or equivalent)
- Deep understanding of security and risk management frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT) and relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX)
- Deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in: Cloud and network security, Cryptography and key management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Application security (SDLC, SAST/DAST, threat modeling)
- Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments and integrating security into CI/CD
- Superb communication, consulting, and influencing skills; ability to tailor messages to technical and executive audiences
- Strategic problem solver with analytical and innovative capabilities; proactive approach to issue remediation
- Skilled in customer management, alignment, and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to foster a culture of security awareness across the Canadian segment
- Good interpersonal skills for engaging diverse communities and executive customers.
Benefits
- Health, dental, mental health, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
- Employee/family assistance plans
- Various retirement savings plans including pension and global share ownership plan with employer matching
- Financial education and counseling resources
- Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
- Full range of statutory leaves of absence
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
information securityrisk managementcloud securitynetwork securitycryptographyidentity and access managementapplication securityAgileDevOpsCI/CD
Soft Skills
communicationconsultinginfluencingstrategic problem solvinganalytical skillsinnovative capabilitiescustomer managementcross-functional collaborationinterpersonal skillsmentoring
Certifications
CISSPCISMCRISC