IT Risk Lead

Requisition ID: 232046

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose

Plays an important role in the Bank's Three Lines of Defense Framework, providing First Line of Defense for IB and the Bank for all technology risk domains, including Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Software Currency, Disaster and Backup Recovery, Third Party Management, Identity and Access Management and Audit and Regulatory issue remediation. 

The role supports the Director, IT Risk to achieve IB's top priorities of Stability and Risk Reduction by collaboratively assessing, analyzing and quantifying IT risk, designing controls and assisting in their implementation. Part of a strategic and comprehensive IT Risk Management function ensures control implementation in accordance with regulatory expectations, risk appetite, organizational risk practices and evolving business practices.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with the Director: Identify, assess, prioritize and report on material IT risks for IT and aligned business areas. This will require working with risk owners under various VP/leadership teams.
• Identify, assess, prioritize and report on IT risk for relevant business areas.
• Conduct detailed IT risk assessments and ensure that IT Risk assessments and outputs are recorded in enterprise tools and are in full compliance with defined policies and common standards, including the IT Risk Management Policy and Framework.
• Perform IT risk control testing and monitoring (as applicable) and ensure that testing activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.
• Perform IT risk reporting, coordination and monitoring (as applicable) for OSFI obligations programs from the Bank for IB subsidiaries. 

Education / Experience

Must have

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Commerce or equivalent experience.
• At least B2 English level. 
• Candidates should have IT and risk management experience (governance, cybersecurity, operations, audit, control functions, compliance and risk management). 
• At least 5 years of IT risk management experience. 
• Strong PPT, Excel and presentation preparation skills are expected. Strong data analytics background. 

Nice to have

• Additional relevant Certifications would be an asset. ITIL Foundation Cert. in ITSM, COBIT, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC) are desirable. 
• Visual dash-boarding (PowerBI/Tableau).

Location(s):  Colombia : Bogota : Bogota 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.