Director, Technology Risk, Resiliency and Recovery

We are looking for a Director, Technology Risk, Resiliency and Recovery

The Director, Technology Risk, Resiliency and Recovery will partner with key stakeholders in executing proactive and effective Technology risk and resiliency management practices including Disaster Recovery (DR) across the Canada Technology organization, helping Technology teams embed a risk and resiliency management culture into delivery, support and operations that enables business objectives.  This role will also lead the development, design, execution and maintenance of the Resiliency and Recovery practice area for Canada Technology.

Working closely with the AVP, Operations, this role will be responsible for strengthening our technology resiliency testing; ensuring that technology resiliency risks are clearly understood, testing and controls are implemented to mitigate those risks and continuous monitoring is established to ensure recovery effectiveness.

What you will do 

• Contribute to the evolution of Canada Life’s technology operations management strategy and operating model
• Support the Technology Risk & Control identification process across Infrastructure and Operations of Canada Life
• Partner with Security, Risk and Compliance in conducting risk assessments and managing technology risks for Infrastructure and Operations
• Provide extensive subject matter expertise in resiliency and recovery (DR) and key technology risk management area within technology operations.
• Act as the key point of contact for all Resiliency and Recovery (DR) related matters across Canada Technology
• Establish and oversee the coordinated recovery testing work plan that includes:
  • ensure the existence of technology application recovery architecture (ARA), cluster recovery plans (CRP) and application recovery plans (ARP)
  • providing guidance for new CRPs/ARPs
  • establishing testing approaches and schedules to ensure minimum testing activities are occurring
  • exercising and testing of recovery plans (tabletops, failover, etc.) to ensure that recovery of applications meet the defined RTO/RPO objectives
• The development, design, execution and maintenance of the Disaster Recovery practice area for Canada Technology
• Manage ongoing monitoring and enforce compliance with recovery policies and standards across Canada Technology
• Support Line 2 in their review and challenge of 1st line risk processes
• Foster, advocate fdx`    1or, and strengthen Canada Life’s overall technology risk posture
• Build and maintain a backlog of technology risk remediation work supported by a governance lifecycle and the implementation of management tools supported by technology
• Establish, support, and streamline resiliency and recovery technology risk reporting and metrics
• Lead a team of technology risk practitioners to achieve and surpass personal and team objectives

What you will bring 

• 5+ years of experience in a similar technology risk leadership position
• 5-10 years of experience in the financial services industry (or other regulated industry)
• 8-10 years of progressive experience within the areas of technology risk, compliance, business continuity, disaster recovery or governance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Technology, or equivalent experience
• Strong Understanding of technology risk regulatory, and industry best practice (COBIT, NIST, ISO standards, etc.)
• Business Continuity professional accreditation / certification is an asset
• Proven ability to identify, analyze and translate risk in the context of what it means to achieving business objectives
• A “continuous improvement” mindset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated capability to build and foster strong relationships through collaboration, influencing change, and building consensus
• Constant learner and passion for technology and risk governance
• Deep understanding of how large enterprise organizations work, within in a regulated environment
• Excellent track record of leading and developing high performing teams
• Experience with ServiceNow GRC, Fusion or other GRC platforms is an asset

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Montreal, Toronto, London, Winnipeg. 

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing. 

We are one of Canada's top 100 employers!

Canada Life serves?the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee?has the opportunity to?reach their potential.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted


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