Manager, U.S. Information Security & Control

Scotiabank•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Cyber and Regulatory Audit Manager will participate and manage various aspects of information security, cyber risk assessments, and contribute to the overall success of the U.S. IS&C’s governance, regulatory compliance, and risk program. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in information security, risk management, cybersecurity technology risk, compliance, policy, and governance. The IS&C Manager will assist with regulatory responses, audit requests, and participate in various cybersecurity risk assessments, risk mitigation strategies, and safeguard the Bank from potential informational security threats. The person will also play a role in reviewing and implementing security policies, procedures, and controls to protect the organization's data, systems, and networks. The position will be expected to work closely with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity and technology risk management program to proactively safeguard the organization from security threats by ensuring that vulnerabilities are identified, monitored, and treated, as well as assuring the Bank meets regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Required 5+ years of experience as an Information Security Analyst or related cybersecurity field with technology risk background.
Experience in IT key security controls/mechanisms and risk assessment concepts pertaining to complex data, application, and networking environments.
Prior experience and knowledge with NYDFS, FFIEC, or other US financial regulatory audits.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills in English with excellent individual project management and tracking skills.

Nice To Haves

Cybersecurity related certification is preferred (CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CISM).
University degree or college diploma in a cybersecurity related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Regulatory and Compliance Management (specific to cybersecurity): - Participates in engagements with external regulatory and internal/3rd party auditors requests for information security and cybersecurity.
Monitors, analyzes, and reports on cybersecurity requirements against relevant U.S. regulations and cybersecurity standards, such as NYSDFS, FFIEC, and NIST CSF.
Provides support to IT&S auditors and compliance with respect to regulatory and audit information requests.
Continuously monitors and assesses the effectiveness of security controls and processes.
Reviews cybersecurity control library periodically and provides updates as needed.
Participate in annual regulatory control testing exercises.
Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Governance: - Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Identifies and assesses cybersecurity and technology risks to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
Performs cybersecurity risk assessments and provide updates to US IS&C senior management.
Risk and Issues Management: - Reports and tracks all cybersecurity-related issues that pertain to audits, regulatory requirements, control testing, and other issues.
Provides guidance to internal stakeholders on cybersecurity best practices.
Prepares regular reports and presentation decks on risk management, gap assessment, cybersecurity-related issues for senior management and stakeholders.
Monitors and tracks the progress of risk mitigation efforts related to cybersecurity.
Participates in quarterly and annual Compliance Risk and Control Assessments for cybersecurity.
Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.