Associate Vice President, Technology Risk & Controls (Mississauga)

Company: CGLDepartment: IT - Ent Inf & Ops ServEmployment Type: Regular Full-TimeWork Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)Language: Bilingualism in English and French is an asset. Job Overview

AVP, Technology Risk and Controls, leading a team that provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to strengthen technology controls and oversight, manage risks across the Technology organization, promote internal controls, fraud and risk awareness, evaluate related activities, monitoring/testing, identify opportunities for process and control improvements, monitor compliance, safeguard assets, and share best practices. Responsibilities

Oversee technology’s execution of all Enterprise certification and compliance programs, including identification, testing and reporting of internal controls. Provide regular reporting to senior management, Co‑operators Risk Committee and Co‑operators Audit Committee. Champion the Enterprise Risk Management program within Technology and oversee building appropriate frameworks. Foster a strong risk culture across Technology, ensuring risks are identified and addressed. Lead and develop the Technology 1B Function; define team structure; oversee capacity planning and performance management. Build and maintain strong partnerships with 1A, 2LoD, Internal Audit, Legal and Central Control Functions to embed a strong risk culture. Establish and support the 1LoD Technology Risk Committee, including charter, agendas, actions, and escalation; represent management as needed. Set the strategic vision for risk reporting and ensure risk assessment results inform business unit monitoring and testing plans, reporting and remediation priorities. Oversee design of business unit risk reporting to senior management and enterprise stakeholders, with actionable insights and recommendations, forward‑looking insights and emerging risk themes aligned with enterprise standards. Follow 2LoD monitoring and testing enterprise requirements and establish a risk‑based 1LoD control monitoring and testing program. Conduct assessment of existing KCIs, KPIs and KRIs against technology risks identified through the Risk Scoping activity and determine sufficiency for ongoing risk management. Inspire, motivate and lead team to define and execute strategic objectives through effective coaching and mentoring, identifying and developing leadership talent, and fostering an innovative, collaborative, diverse and agile culture. Qualifications

10+ years progressive technology risk/audit leadership experience within the insurance and/or audit firm industry. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Risk Management. Preferred: CPA, CIA and/or Certified Fraud Examiner designation. Extensive experience managing 1LoD functions and understanding technology business models. In‑depth understanding of the 3LoD operating model and how the 1B function supports Technology and 2LoD expectations. Thorough knowledge of risk management methodologies, ERM, business continuity, control frameworks and risk management techniques. Proven track record of successfully leading regulatory audits. Demonstrated knowledge of related social, political, regulatory, technological and economic factors that impact the insurance business. Demonstrated leadership in developing and managing in a complex and dynamic environment. Benefits

Training and development opportunities. Flexible work options and paid time off. Holistic well‑being programs: physical and mental health, dental, disability and life coverage, employee assistance. Paid volunteer days. Competitive salary and incentive programs, plus total rewards package: group retirement savings, pension and benefits, mental health support.

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