AVP, Identity and Access Management - Jobs in Guelph, ON

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Position OverviewCompany: CGLNumber of Positions: 1Language: This role operates in English.Work Model: Remote-basedAlternate Title: n/aAdditional Information:The work location for this role is flexible to Guelph and Regina.The Opportunity:We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.The AVP, Identity and Access Management will be the focal point for IAM across the enterprise. Key functions include: management of an operational area, oversight of partnerships for IAM assessments and support, delivery of a multi-year IAM technology deployment program, and consultation with business and technology partners on an enterprise-wide IAM program. This role will drive modernization, automation, and optimization of the IAM function, and our zero trust journey, through strategic investments, while ensuring our users, clients, and partners have the right access when they need it.How you will create impact:

• Oversee the development and maintenance of IAM Framework, which includes IAM Governance, Access Certification, Identity Administration, Access Management, Role Based Access Control, Password Management, and Privileged Access Management.
• Work closely among security functional groups for alignment, integration, and harmony of security governance and practices, as well as across Technology and Business.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the strategic roadmap and program the Identity and Access Management function, as one component of the overall Enterprise Information Security Strategy.
• Lead and oversee the continuous assessment of the current state of IAM against zero-trust models, continuous assessment of the future state, and oversight of the maturity roadmap of the program.
• Provide leadership to staff members in team and perform associated management functions including recruitment and selection, employee development, promoting staff engagement, performance management and coaching for results and time and attendance tracking.
• Lead the development of value and compliance metrics to assess progress and improvement of the security function with respect to identity and access management.

How you will succeed:

• You build trusting relationships and provide feedback to enable the successful development of your team and colleagues.
• You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
• You facilitate the adoption of change and create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team’s work with organizational goals.
• You successfully convey messages and demonstrate openness to exploring alternative points of view.
• You use critical thinking to guide decision making and apply a strategic mindset to adjust business plans based on shifting priorities.

To join our team:

• Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation would be considered an asset
• Technical knowledge of the technology stack (from infrastructure to applications to cloud services) in order to support an effective IAM strategy.
• Broad understanding of business operations, strategies, and processes to guide the design, development and implementation of technology solutions that support business objectives
• Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements and information security management frameworks (e.g. OSFI CSSA, PCI, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST)
• Solid understanding of IAM risk management practices and implementation both on-prem and in the cloud, leveraging the zero trust model.
• Broad Insurance industry knowledge and awareness to drive operational performance across IT and the enterprise
• Solid understanding of the capabilities and appreciation for complexity of enterprise integration that covers a broad range of technologies

What you need to know:

• You will travel occasionally.
• Strict confidentiality is required with respect to sensitive matters and employees’ personal information
• You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with one of Canada’s Best Employers.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.

Interested in applyingClick apply now to submit your current resume and cover letter. Tell us a bit about yourself, your professional experience and how you think you can make a difference at Co-operators. We look forward to learning more about you and we welcome you to follow us on LinkedIn.Co-operators is focused on fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment and we encourage individuals from all identity groups to apply. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.Quick Apply

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