IT Risk Oversight Specialist

• Lead/participate in all internal and external IT Audit and assessment activities. This includes working with the IT Governance and InfoSec team to develop, communicate, and maintain an annual audit plan and schedule, working with executives, senior management, IT subject matter experts, and third-party auditors and assessors.
• Work with Internal Audit Services and External Auditors on planning and executing audit engagements, including independent control testing as appropriate.
• Monitor and track IT Audit management commitments and remediation activities to ensure commitment dates are met.
• Oversee the centralized tracking of internal IT & InfoSec documentation to meet regulatory objectives (e.g. COBIT, ISO), ensuring all documentation required for audit and assessments are maintained and kept updated on required cycles.
• Develop, maintain, collect, challenge, and oversee metrics related to 1st line activities.

• Create and maintain second line of defence oversight role, program, responsibilities, and processes related to IT Governance and InfoSec’s management of IT and Information Security risks.
• Partner with IT Governance and InfoSec to actively contribute to the development of IT risk policies, frameworks, and mandates.
• Monitor IT and Information Security measures and key risk indicators and review and challenge IT Governance and InfoSec's functional designs, data, and processes.
• Assess the adequacy of IT and Information Security risk appetite and recommend updates.
• Participate in risk policy and metrics development and maintenance.
• Report on Meridian’s compliance with Policies, risk appetite, etc. to Meridian management and Board of Directors.

• Support Risk Leadership in the management and execution of several enterprise-wide risk programs that have a strong focus on IT risk elements, including:

• Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) programs, including quarterly ERM assessments, risk appetite setting/monitoring, and initiative risk assessments.
• Operational Risk Management Framework;
• Business Continuity Management Program, including elements of the Crisis Management Team (“CMT”) and Computer Security Incident Response Team (“CSIRT”); and
• Scenario analysis, including inputs to the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (“ICAAP”)
• Assist with the completion of Risk and Control Self-Assessments (“RCSA”) for IT and related departments.
• Support and manage the broader IT risk management programs of all Meridian subsidiaries as required.

• Support Risk Leadership to develop/maintain the framework through which AI and Data risks are identified and assessed by the 2nd line.
• Maintain close relationships with Enterprise Analytics & Data team to provide oversight of AI and Data risk management programs.
• Oversee and provide reporting to management and the Board of Directors on the overall status of AI and Data risk management as needed.

• Experience related to IT governance/risk functions.
• Working knowledge of industry IT frameworks, such as COBIT and ISO 27001 & 27002.
• Knowledge of FSRA and OSFI regulation on IT and Information Security.
• Strong verbal communication and training skills with ability to facilitate a mix of technical teams and Senior Management.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to interact independently (with minimal supervision) and competently with all levels of management, staff, and vendors.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Strong written communication skills with ability to write clear, easy to understand work (policy, procedures, plans, and technical documentation).
• Strong analytical and methodological skills with attention to detail
• Strong time management skills; able to prioritize and plan workload, meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Service oriented and customer focused, with a passion for recognizing and introducing process improvement initiatives.
• Professional, subject matter expert with experience to be a highly effective internal consultant.

• 5 years related industry/professional experience, with preference for 3+ years previous experience in an IT environment.
• A minimum of 3 years proven experience and knowledge of business and project management principles, methods, and techniques.
• Degree or diploma preferably in Business or Information Technology (or acceptable equivalent), with working knowledge of IT and COBIT principles and practices.
• Comfort learning and adopting new digital tools, with an openness to using AI-enabled technology to enhance productivity, accuracy, and the Member experience.

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
• This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!

• Embedding & leveraging technology – Confidence and willingness to learn and integrate AI and emerging technologies into new ways of working. Experience with low/no code tools like the Microsoft Power Platform and generative AI productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot is considered an asset
• Critical Thinking – The ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret information from various sources and apply logic and problem solving to make decisions.
• Data Driven– Leverage data and insights to identify, prioritize and improve member experience and business efficiency.
• Curiosity & Flexibility – Comfortable navigating and embracing change and uncertainty, ask more questions, explore more options. Continuously learn and grow.

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