Title:  Senior Security Product Manager

Requisition ID: 234446

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

The Senior Manager, Security Governance & Business Operations is a cross-functional role responsible for governance of key cybersecurity and compliance initiatives and ensuring operational excellence within the AppSec, Cloud Sec and Cryptography functions. The role blends governance, project management, and business operations to ensure initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives

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

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills to provide governance and management of all regulatory, compliance and audit related items in the team, including centralized reporting and tracking. The role is critical to develop a governance model and then monitor progress and compliance with tasks or deadlines that have been previously decided. In addition, the candidate should possess strong project management skills to govern the delivery of business-critical initiatives.

Security Governance:

• Govern and guide the closure of regulatory / audit programs through large-scale transformation.
• Define and report on overall status, key achievements, next steps and risks with a data-driven approach.
• Facilitate forums and prepare the team for constructive collaboration sessions with cross-functional teams, technology and business channels, and control functions
• Manage internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with enterprise risk, compliance, and technology teams to ensure consistent progress.

Project & Program Management:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity and governance initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional coordination with IT, legal, and business stakeholders to ensure projects meet objectives.
• Track and report program progress through dashboards and executive summaries.
• Develop business cases based on the roadmap and priority, align with Technology, PMO, and Finance teams on the funding required, cost and benefit analysis, and cost allocation model

Business Operations & Strategy:

• Manage business operations for the team - including budgeting, headcount planning, vendor management, and performance tracking.
• Support the development of strategic roadmaps and annual security plans.
• End to End vendor contract management which includes not only maintaining the inventory of contracts but onboarding, offboarding, RFP process and tracking of all contracts MSA, NDA, SOW etc.
• Streamline governance workflows, reporting, and communication channels across the department.
• Ensure alignment of cybersecurity initiatives with organizational goals and regulatory priorities.
• Prepare executive presentations and operational performance reports for senior leadership

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field required
• 8+ years’ experience in Information Security or Information Technology
• Previous exposure to Regulatory, Compliance, Risk and Audit functions, with knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements
• Excellent understanding of financial principles of large enterprise organization
• Solid understanding of IT project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
• Certifications preferred: CISM, CISSP, PMP, or PgMP

 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 employees 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.