Senior Analyst, Technology Risk

Reporting to the Manager of Technology Risk, the Senior Analyst, Technology Risk will assess, prioritize, and mitigate Technology risks with controls that will protect OMERS assets and information enterprise-wide. This will be accomplished by collaborating with Technology information/process owners to align proposed risk mitigations to their defined Business Unit risk appetite; ensure timely remediation of audit/risk points and responses to compliance requests.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for

• Create and prepare risk dashboards and risk-related presentations for senior management review
• Provide advice, consultation, facilitation and reporting to Technology leaders on their Risk management and monitoring activities
• Ensure the identification, analysis and timely reporting of inherent and residual Technology Risk
• Ensuring project and portfolio alignment with security controls, enterprise data guidelines and security incident management processes as an advocate and enabler
• Track and report on the status of action plans relating to Technology risk and Internal Audit issues
• Ensure standards are followed and risk mitigations are in place and monitored related to Technology risks, security standards and audit control findings
• Support Technology Risk analysis and Risk management processes, day-to-day management of Internal Risk Register documentation and reporting

To succeed in this role, you have

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a technology related field or business administration, or related field augmented by industry related training programs and supported by work experience.

Experience

• Familiar with IT and Security principles/frameworks such as NIST CSF, Cloud Controls Matrix, CIS CSC, ITIL, ISO 27001.
• Great business judgment, ability to influence others and strong analytical thinking
• Proven ability to lead teams and work cross-functionally.
• Experience with Power BI report writing
• Knowledge of enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance systems (e.g., Archer)
• Possess 4-6 years' experience in assessing risks, processes and controls including experience with IT and security processes and functions.
• Familiar with COBIT 5.
• Ability to prepare presentations, status reports, process narratives and work flow diagrams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills Demonstrate ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate work, and able to maintain high levels of confidentiality and professionalism as well as have strong organizational, communicative and interpersonal skills. Communicate with a diverse group of stakeholders at all organization levels.
• Self-starter with proven track record of execution and results.
• Expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and SharePoint.
• Understanding of IT and security risks, processes, and controls and ability to converse at a technical level.
• CISA, CISSP, CISM or CRISC certification
• Experience with information security requirements
• Additional Skills

Our story

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $124 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2022. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.