Senior Manager, Cyber Risk Assessments

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What you'll be doing

The Senior Manager , Cyber Risk is an experienced professional responsible for fulfilling CIBC’s second line of defense mandate to support effective management of cyber security risk across the organization. 
The role works closely with the first Line of Defense (LoD) and applies technical expertise to assess cyber risks identified by the 1st LoD (e.g., through red team, penetration tests) and challenges risk mitigation/treatment plans. In addition, the role involves assessment of application vulnerabilities, understanding the associated residual risk and collaborating with relevant 1st LoD teams to advise on risk-based prioritization and drive remediation.
The role also expects strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills to present conclusions to senior audiences, as well as keeping abreast with latest security threats and industry trends.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you’ll succeed

• Risk Assessment - As a subject matter expert, the Senior Manager – Cyber Risk will be responsible for developing and operationalizing an assessment review process to enable consistent 2nd LoD review of application security related vulnerabilities and cyber risks identified by the 1st LoD.

•  An in-depth understanding and working knowledge of programming languages and application security fundamentals, (e.g., architectures, frameworks and standards) and secure coding practices.

• Experience with implementing cyber security capabilities in relation to application security, penetration testing and/or red teaming programs within the organization.

• Hands-on experience with managing application security scanning tools and technologies (e.g., SCA, SAST, DAST), with the ability to interpret scan results and determine associated risk.

• Deep understanding of penetration testing, red team and threat modeling practices and experience in developing risk assessment review methodologies/processes to enable consistent evaluation of identified risks.

• Critical thinking skills to evaluate the impact of identified security vulnerabilities and drive attack surface reduction.

• Developer background with focus on security testing, as well as experience in performing penetration tests on applications is desirable.

• Recognized cyber security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, GIAC, OSCP) are preferred.

• Effective communications – Demonstrates clarity of thought in both written and verbal communications and develops and delivers strong and simplified reporting content and presentations.

• Advisory – Maintains an industry view of the broad cyber security landscape, understand best practice and performance benchmarks and monitor emerging cyber security trends. Provides guidance on the management of cyber risk when consulted, including risk mitigation strategies.

• Relationships – Builds and sustains strong internal relationships and is viewed as a valued partner that offers sound and pragmatic guidance, demonstrates a deep understanding of their environment and context and facilitates productive risk discussions and outcomes.

• Collaboration – TI&I Operational Risk is a highly matrixed team building upon cross functional strengths of all team members.  The role leverages strong communication, interpersonal skills and teamwork to build and sustain strong internal relationships within Risk Management, Information Security, technology, business units and other enterprise functional groups.

Who you are

• Strong knowledge of application development, application security and risk management, with in-depth understanding of application security best practices, testing and mitigation strategies.

• Cooperative and innovative entrepreneurial team player with mature judgment, strong interpersonal skills and original approaches to problem resolution

• Deals with ambiguity and is exceptionally adaptable and flexible

• Thinking out of the box to make processes more efficient, focusing on bringing in automations and simplifications

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.

• Managing multiple activities with varying complexity in a sophisticated matrix environment organization while under time constraints

• Maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external sources, colleagues and others to obtain, provide, verify and discuss information and best practices

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

*Subject to program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Expected End Date

2025-02-12

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 29th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Application Security, Communication, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Emerging Technologies, Interpersonal Communication, Operation Risk Management, Penetration Testing, Prioritization, Red Teaming, Risk Assessments, Risk Management, Risk Management Programs, Secure Coding Practices, Security Testing, Teamwork, Technology Landscape