OverviewJoin Manulife as a Director, Business Unit Security Officer within our First Line of Defense. Collaborating with the Head of Information Security and Risk Management, you will lead risk-based security assessments for new technologies and IT solutions across Canadian Technology Business Units. You will safeguard our cloud and on-premises environments by identifying threats, recommending controls, ensuring compliance, and driving remediation. This role offers exposure to groundbreaking security practices and the opportunity to foster a culture of security awareness across the Canadian segment. ResponsibilitiesConduct formal risk assessments for technology systems and infrastructure (e.G., NIST RMF). Identify compliance gaps, enforce security policies/standards, and drive timely remediation. Integrate security into workflows by partnering with technology teams (Agile/DevOps) and platform teams. Partner on RCSA initiatives to align with corporate and regulatory requirements. Manage audits, regulatory reviews, and second line of defense queries; provide evidence and mitigation plans. Define, track, and report remediation programs and corrective actions to meet regulatory requirements and global standards. Review, update, and socialize security policies, patterns, and guardrails across the organization. Offer consulting expertise to Business Unit Technology leaders to align with global security objectives. Represent the Canadian division in global security planning and standards. Maintain awareness of projects/initiatives impacting security posture and proactively influence design. Build strategic partnerships with counterparts in technology, business and global cybersecurity team; raise awareness of emerging cyber threats specific to their operations. Build deep knowledge of the Canadian segment and BUs’ or equivalent experience business processes and products to tailor risk mentorship.



Report important metrics, control effectiveness, and risk posture; maintain customerdashboards and briefings. Continuously refine processes based on industry trends, threat intelligence, and audit findings. Delegate, lead, and mentor teams with the autonomy needed to facilitate decision-making. Required Qualifications10+ years in information security and risk management, including 5+ years in leadership roles. Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC (or equivalent). Deep understanding of security and risk management frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT) and relevant regulations (e.G., GDPR, SOX). Preferred QualificationsDeep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in: Cloud and network security Cryptography and key management Identity and Access Management (IAM) Application security (SDLC, SAST/DAST, threat modeling) Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments and integrating security into CI/CD. Superb communication, consulting, and influencing skills; ability to tailormessages to technical and executive audiences. Strategic problem solver with analytical and cutting-edge capabilities; proactive approach to issue remediation. Skilled in customer management, alignment, and cross-functional collaboration. Ability to foster a culture of security awareness across the Canadian segment. Good interpersonal skills for engaging diverse communities and executive customers.



When You Join Our TeamWe’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our distributed team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit Equal OpportunityManulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace our diversity and strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. A Human Resources representative will assist applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation during the application process. To request an accommodation, contact Salary and LocationReferenced Salary Location: Toronto, Ontario. Working Arrangement: Hybrid. Salary range is expected to be between $113,260.00 CAD - $210,340.00 CAD. Employees may participate in incentive programs. The actual salary will vary by market conditions and factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience. For locations outside the primary location, contact for salary range.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Business Unit Security Officer - C$113,260 - C$210,340 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Manulife Financial
📍 Toronto