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Senior IT Risk Advisor

Attendance
Hybrid
Job number
30606
Category
Senior Professional
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time 
Full Time / Part Time?
Full-Time
Posting date
28-Jan-2026
Area(s) of interest: Information technology, Risk management
Location(s): Montreal

A career as a Senior Technology risk Advisor in the Technology, Cyber and Data risk Management team at National Bank means acting as a second-line expert to support oversight, consistency of practises and integrated governance of technology and cyber risks. This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organisation thanks to your in-depth knowledge of risk management, your mastery of technology frameworks and your ability to quantify risks in a structured and accessible way.

Your job

  • Oversee and challenge technology, cyber and data risk management practises within the Bank's various entities, including subsidiaries, taking into account their operational and regulatory realities.
  • Align subsidiaries and sectors with policies, control frameworks and risk appetite thresholds for technology and cyber risks.
  • Carry out due diligence reviews of it and cyber risk assessments carried out by local teams, whether for projects, suppliers or products.
  • Define and maintain risk scenarios based on the FAIR structure by integrating the specifics of the Bank's operational and international environments.
  • Analyze and interpret data from sectors to quantify the frequency and financial impact of scenarios, then translate the results in an accessible way.
  • Produce decision-oriented dashboards, analyses and reports on a quarterly basis, including comparisons between subsidiaries and with the group.

Your team

The Vice-President – Technology, Cyber and Data risk Management is a team of experts who work in an agile, proactive and collaborative manner to strengthen the Bank's technological resilience and improve practises on an ongoing basis.

In the Technology, Cyber and Data risk Management sector, you are part of a large team of experts and report to a Senior Manager. Our team stands out for its partnership approach with the it, Cyber and Data sectors, as well as its expanded mandate to support subsidiaries, whose maturity levels may vary. Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible and adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalised training programs, based on on on-the-job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

  • A bachelor’s degree and approximately 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in technology and cyber risk management in a financial context or in organisations with several entities or subsidiaries.
  • Proficiency in the FAIR methodology and demonstrate the ability to communicate risks in financial terms.
  • In-depth knowledge of it governance, cybersecurity, architecture, cloud, compliance, internal control and risk management in international environments.
  • Hold one or more professional certifications (e.g., CRISC, CISA, CISSP).
  • Be familiar with ISO 27005, NIST FSC, NIST 800-53, COBIT or CIS frameworks.
  • Proficiency in FAIR tools (e.g., RiskLens, FAIR-U) or GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow IRM).


    Languages:
    English, French
    Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

    Skills

    Bilingual Communications Certified Information Systems Auditor (certification) Diplomacy Governance Risk and Compliance Leadership Negotiation Risk Management Detail-oriented Standards Compliance Certified Information Systems Security Professional (certification)
    Your benefits
    In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. 
     
    * Health and wellness program, including many options
    * Flexible group insurance
    * Generous pension plan
    * Employee Share Ownership Plan
    * Employee and Family Assistance Program
    * Preferential banking services
    * Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
    * Telemedicine service
    * Virtual sleep clinic 
     
    These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. 
     
    Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
     
    We're putting people first
    We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.   Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.  
     
    We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? 
     
    Come live your ambitions with us!

    Why work at National Bank?

    For an environment that supports your career path

    There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

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    For an inclusive and diverse environment

    We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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