Iam Governance & Control, Information Security Advisor [Scotiabank]

Requisition ID: 179655

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

The Global Identity & Access Management (GIAM), Governance Team is responsible for the governance of established security controls pertaining to Identity and Access. Our IAM Governance and Control teams work closely with operations teams to ensure our controls are in place and remediated by operations teams to reduce risks to our Bank.

As an Information Security Advisor within the IAM Governance and Control Team, you would be responsible for supporting the achievement of the Bank's information security objectives of integrity, confidentiality/privacy and continuity by ensuring Logical Access is effectively governed for the Enterprise. You will provide oversight for access management through various controls (certifications, privileged access, toxic combinations (i.e. SoD) etc.) across applications and platforms.

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

• Run the directives & standards function that defines and drives adoption of IAM directives, standards, framework(s), and guidelines
• Run the Operational Processes and Procedures Maintenance function that defines and maintains operations processes
• Analyze data and access processes and procedures to deliver recommendations for greater efficiency by building process(es) to reduce operational risks.
• Create and contribute to specific analytics and reporting goals, in support of the overall success of Global Identity and Access Management (GIAM) business strategies.
• Demonstrate personal accountability for assigned projects, initiatives, and daily processes.
• Run the monitoring & reporting function that defines and KPIs/KRIs, monitors compliance and manages exceptions
• Enjoy working in a positive environment with highly motivated individuals that want to reduce the risks within the bank.
• Excel in relationship building (internal / external GIAM) and work with various teams to assist in completion of all certifications across the enterprise.
• Gather evidence and respond to various audit, compliance, and IT risk teams to remediate risk-related issues.
• Run project advisory function that provides project and rules/roles advisory
• Perform required tasks for access governance functions; tasks relevant to Identity & Access Governance including access certification, communication, and documentation of operational processes and procedures, etc.
• Managing and/or conducting detailed, risk-based evaluations of the design and operating effectiveness of Information Technology (IT) controls.
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• Look for continuous improvements to maximize automation where possible and reduce manual efforts in all processes and procedures within the team, while considering and evaluating the bank's risk appetite and risk culture.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role.

• Competent to work on complex projects independently.
• Build teams, mentor team members, identify process improvements, and lead enterprise-wide security initiatives.
• Superior written and oral communication skills; ability to express complex thoughts clearly, know how to listen and contribute to a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple intake channels efficiently.
• Good understanding of various tools/platforms (i.e: Google Cloud Platform, SailPoint, Centrify, CyberArk, Active Directory, UNIX-flavor systems and/or LDAP).
• Work successfully in a matrixed IT and business team environment.
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and deliver measurable results.
• Strategic thinker, leader, and high achiever.
• Technical designation is considered an asset (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP).
• Experience building and leading a high performing team and establishing strong working relationships with business partners.
• 5+ years of IAM experience.
• Detail oriented, results driven individual.
• Information Security background including an understanding of the basic security best practices, standards, and methodologies.
• Solid understanding of SailPoint.
• Solid understanding of RBAC (Role Based Access Control).
• Strong analytical skills, specifically data analysis.

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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.