Technology Risk Control Assessment Specialist Jobs

Requisition ID: 267276

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Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world. Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group. Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!

Contributes to the overall success of the Technology, Risk and Control Self-Assessment program globally ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed/delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

The Manager, Technology RCSA supports the execution of the Technology Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program. The role is responsible for hands‑on coordination, analysis, and documentation of Technology RCSAs, contributing to disciplined risk identification, control assessment, and clear risk outcomes.

• Support end-to-end execution of Technology RCSAs across assigned systems, platforms, and services.
• Coordinate risk identification sessions, inherent risk scoring, control mapping, and residual risk assessments.
• Gather, analyze, and document risk and control information in accordance with approved RCSA methodology.
• Assess control design and operating effectiveness across key technology domains (e.g., access management, change management, resiliency, third-party risk).
• Identify control gaps, emerging risks, and required remediation actions and elevate material issues as appropriate.
• Support validation of assessment outcomes with First Line stakeholders. Stakeholder Coordination
• Partner with First Line Technology teams to collect required data and supporting evidence.
• Coordinate with Second and Third Line teams to support review and challenge processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation, issue logs, and remediation tracking for assigned RCSAs.
• Contribute to RCSA status updates, findings, and emerging risk themes.
• Assist in preparing summaries and materials for senior management and governance forums.
• Support continuous improvement of RCSA tools, templates, and procedures.
• Apply quality standards and elevate risks, issues, or execution challenges as appropriate.

• Hands‑on experience executing risk assessments or similar governance processes.
• 5–8+ years of experience in Technology Risk, Operational Risk, IT Audit, or RCSA within a large financial institution. Foundational understanding of technology and cyber risks, strong analytical skills, and experience working in a regulated environment.
• Industry certifications desirable (e.g., CISSP)
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory rules (OSFI, FFIEC, NYDFS 500) and frameworks (NIST, COBIT) is preferred.
• Experience supporting regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, FFIEC) is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field.

If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply – you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank! At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

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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.

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