Title:  Manager, Technology Risk and Control Self-Assessment

Requisition ID: 256434 

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

Contributes to the overall success of the Technology, Risk and Control Self-Assessment program globally ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed/delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives.  Ensures all activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

The Manager, Technology RCSA supports the execution of the Technology Risk & Control Self Assessment (RCSA) program. The role is responsible for hands on coordination, analysis, and documentation of Technology RCSAs, contributing to disciplined risk identification, control assessment, and clear risk outcomes

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Support end-to-end execution of Technology RCSAs across assigned systems, platforms, and services.
• Coordinate risk identification sessions, inherent risk scoring, control mapping, and residual risk assessments.
• Gather, analyze, and document risk and control information in accordance with approved RCSA methodology.
• Assess control design and operating effectiveness across key technology domains (e.g., access management, change management, resiliency, third-party risk).
• Identify control gaps, emerging risks, and required remediation actions and escalate material issues as appropriate.
• Support validation of assessment outcomes with First Line stakeholders. Stakeholder Coordination
• Partner with First Line Technology teams to collect required data and supporting evidence.
• Coordinate with Second and Third Line teams to support review and challenge processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, issue logs, and remediation tracking for assigned RCSAs
• Contribute to RCSA status updates, findings, and emerging risk themes.
• Assist in preparing summaries and materials for senior management and governance forums.
• Support continuous improvement of RCSA tools, templates, and procedures.
• Apply quality standards and escalate risks, issues, or execution challenges as appropriate.  

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Hands-on experience executing risk assessments or similar governance processes.
• 5–8+ years of experience in Technology Risk, Operational Risk, IT Audit, or RCSA within a large financial institution. Foundational understanding of technology and cyber risks, strong analytical skills, and experience working in a regulated environment.
• Industry certifications desirable (e.g. CISSP)
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory rules (OSFI, FFIEC, NYDFS 500) and frameworks (NIST, COBIT) is preferred
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, FFIEC) is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field.

What's in it for you? 

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - 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. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.  
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. 
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, Humans of Digital and much more!

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

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.