Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence. At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.As the Senior Manager of Security Advisory Services (SAS), you will be responsible for leading all aspects of Aviva Canada’s Security Advisory Services functions. This will primarily involve leading the SAS team who will conduct Information Security Risk Assessments (ISRAs) for internal solutions, technology projects; and Third Party Information Security Assessments (TPISA) to review our third parties’ security posture and contractual obligations to protect Aviva.What you'll do You will lead a team of Security Risk Advisors and Security Analysts to conduct ISRAs, TPISAs, manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks and conduct and other consulting requests within Aviva Canada’s technology and business teamsProvide oversight on assessments, risk identification and risk management, processes, and tools for managing and reporting risks, and improve the quality of servicesDrive Aviva’s Information Risk Management Process to continuously assess Aviva Canada’s key assets, subsidiaries and suppliers security postureIdentify opportunities for improvement in existing processes and technology and develop enhancements overallAssist in the development of cybersecurity risk reporting including the ongoing development and improvement of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)Provide leadership, mentoring, growth, and development opportunities to team membersEnsure all identified cybersecurity risks are mitigated and are effectively communicated to partners,



and managed with risk-prioritized timelines aligned with Aviva’s risk appetiteProvide oversight to a wide variety of security solutions, projects, and new technologiesOther key responsibilities include: Develop and adapt the overall cybersecurity risk advisory vision for Aviva Canada as cybersecurity risk and threat-landscape industry changesProvide senior management and executives with information security trends, the status of identified risks, and the effectiveness of work activitiesIncrease visibility of cybersecurity risks where and when appropriate with the respective collaborators when risk action plan target dates are not metManage the penetration testing compliance attestation programsPreparing for internal Risks and Control AssessmentsWhat you’ll bring Minimum 10 years’ of progressive experience in cybersecurity risk management, vendor assessments, and application security design & architectureStrong understanding of cybersecurity industry standards, principles and practices, as well as risk conceptsProven management and leadership skills in communication, prioritization and developing talentDemonstrated ability to communicate complex issues in a explicit and concise manner to a wide range of audiences and stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to navigate through ambiguity and guide team through changesAbility to understand complex processes and make sound judgement callsAbility to negotiate and influence others to achieve optimal resultsKnowledge of IBM Open Pages, Archer GRC, Ariba,



Logic Gate or equivalent platformsPost-secondary education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT security, risk management, or comparable professional trainingProfessional designation relating to cybersecurity or IT risk (e.G. CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP/CCSK, GIAC) preferredWhat you’ll get The salary band for this position ranges from $130,000 to $170,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunitiesOutstanding Career Development opportunities. We’ll support your professional development educationCompetitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per yearEmployee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusionCorporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental healthEmployee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable)Hybrid flexible work modelAviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment.We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Manager, Security Advisory Services (Markham)
🏢 Aviva
📍 Markham