Permanent Full Time
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We are looking for an AVP, Business Information Security - Technology.
In today’s dynamic business and technology landscape, information security needs to be a
strategic partner of technology teams, helping embed trust and resilience as they drive growth and
innovation. The AVP, Business Information Security - technology is at the forefront of this
relationship, serving as a primary contact and key liaison between the Technology organization and
the Information Security and Tech Risk function.
Reporting to the VP, Business Information Security Officer, you will advocate for the technology
functions’ needs within the security team and represent security interests to the technology
functions. You will foster strong collaboration to integrate security into technology initiatives,
support secure delivery and operations, and drive secure innovation while effectively managing
risk.
What you will do
- Provide security consulting, advisory and oversight on technology initiatives including
- infrastructure projects, data and automation efforts, and platform modernization, involving
- other security SMEs as required.
- Drive alignment between security and enterprise architecture, ensuring security is integral
- to technical design, standards and modernization plans.
- Collaborate with technology leaders, IT teams, and the wider security and tech risk team to
- embed security into technical solutions and operational practices, and to drive adoption of
- security controls.
- Provide security risk advisory support for key technology initiatives, helping teams make
- informed decisions that balance security, innovation, and delivery.
- Advocate for the adoption of enterprise security policies, standards and best practices
- within technology domains, while promoting practical and risk-based approaches.
- Champion a culture of shared accountability for security, raising awareness and
- encouraging secure behaviors across the technology organization.
- Keep technology teams abreast of security requirements, upcoming changes, and
- necessary actions to enhance security maturity and protect the organization.
- Streamline communication, balance demands, and improve prioritization by Channeling all
- security risk related interactions with technology teams.
- Deliver aggregated security risk metrics and reporting to the technology leadership.
- Participate in cybersecurity and technology committees and working groups as necessary.
- Oversee and encourage technology teams’ response to security incidents, investigations
- and remediation.
- Stay updated and involved in security initiatives impacting technology functions.
- Stay abreast of emerging security threats and trends that may impact the technology
- organization, ensuring appropriate visibility and preparedness.
What you will bring
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or technology, with 5+ years in
- leadership roles, preferably in a large enterprise or regulated industry
- In-depth understanding of security frameworks, technologies, and risk mitigation strategies
- Strong understanding of enterprise technology ecosystems and operations
- Proven experience in building partnerships with technology leaders to enable secure,
- scalable and resilient outcomes across infrastructure, operations, data and transformation
- initiatives.
- Proven proficiency in resolving conflicting requirements to deliver effective cybersecurity
- solutions
- Experience in aligning cybersecurity practices with enterprise architecture, cloud strategy,
- and modernization efforts.
- Proven record in assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating enterprise security risks
- Strong strategic planning, relationship building, and collaboration skills
- Skilled at driving cross-functional security efforts and driving consensus in a matrixed
- environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels
- Effective communicator with the ability to translate complex technical security concepts
- into business language
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and personalities, adapting management
- styles to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
- Proficient in project management, multitasking and organizational skill
Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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.
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.?
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 Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.
Canada Life?would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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