Senior Security Consultant

The Senior Security Consultant you will join the IT Security and Business Resilience (ITS&BR) team within the Group Functions (GF) Information Technology First Line of Defense.

The team is responsible for performing risk-based information security assessments for new technologies and maintaining governance frameworks specific to generative AI technologies, ensuring compliance with information security standards, and managing risks associated with cloud-based, on premises and AI-driven platform and services.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of generative AI projects, identifying and mitigating risks associated with AI-generated data and outputs.

• Develop and implement governance frameworks tailored to generative AI, ensuring alignment with global information risk assessment methodologies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI governance with existing processes such as architecture review, project risk management, and Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery.

• Manage priorities between tasks, ensuring timely delivery of governance assessments and updates.

• Provides project support for maturing key IRM, GCS and Path to Practice workstreams ensuring compliance with standards and controls.

• Participate in project meetings to advise on AI-specific risks and impacts, providing timely updates to stakeholders.

• Ensure each AI governance assessment is peer-reviewed for completeness before distribution to stakeholders.

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the status of AI governance assessments in progress or in the backlog.

• Support operational AI governance activities, including oversight of ongoing AI-specific security processes (e.g., incident response, vulnerability management).

• Provide training to key stakeholders on AI governance processes and best practices.

• Respond to audits, regulatory reviews, and risk assessments related to AI governance.

• Stay informed on emerging AI technologies, evolving threats, and opportunities within the AI governance discipline.

• Perform GF project and technology information risk assessments including assessing risks and defining controls as well as tracking the implementation of controls.

• Design, document and/or implement BAU security controls applicable to the cloud-based infrastructure, platform, and services

• Evaluate products for implementing security controls in the cloud or on-premises spaces.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Administration, or relevant educational and professional experience.

• Relevant professional designations (e.g., CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CISA) are a plus.

• 5+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on AI technologies and governance.

• Experience in IT/Information Risk management, particularly related to AI and data-driven projects.

• Deep knowledge of AI governance frameworks and relevant security standards.

• Familiarity with laws and standards related to AI (e.g., NIST, EU AI Act).

• Understanding of the financial industry and its regulatory requirements is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to foster a culture of AI governance and risk management.

• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills, with an innovative approach to information security risk management and AI governance challenges.

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills for diverse audiences.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across teams and stakeholders.

• Collaborative team player with excellent time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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