Intern, Information Technology Risk

Job title: Intern, Information Technology Risk

Job description: Job Description

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion total assets under management. We provide a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadian meet their financial goals. Our activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Investments and Investment Planning Counsel.

Under IGM Financial’s unique business model is Mackenzie Investment, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence

We have a vision and a strategy to challenge how our industry has traditionally done business, and to help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. Join an unstoppable team embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

At Mackenzie Investments, advancing diversity and inclusion (D&I) is one of the strategic priorities of our organization – we’re committed to doing business inclusively, and that starts with a representative workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates representing the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Don’t meet every single requirement listed in the job posting? Studies have shown that women and people with racialized identities are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single requirement. We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. If you have the skills and a strong desire to do your best work while contributing to an environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, you may just be the right candidate.

Position

We are currently hiring an intern looking for a winter term position, January to April 2023. Candidates must be in an undergraduate or graduate program that will be returning to school after the internship to be eligible to apply.

Located in our Toronto or Winnipeg office, the IT Risk team is critical part of Investors Group / Mackenzie Investments (IGM Financial). Reporting to the Director of IT Risk, the Intern candidate’s core responsibilities will include:

• Creation and maintenance of security-centric documents, policies, standards, rules, and procedures
• Write threat intelligence briefs based on security and IT risk event disclosures in the news media, and research impact of newly discovered information security risks
• Identify and analyze data to evaluate effectiveness of security controls
• Assist Risk Analysts and Advisors to prioritized remediation recommendations
• Drive remediation efforts based on the results of security scans across all IT disciplines
• Assist in designing effective security controls
• Support security and risk education and awareness campaigns to further drive cyber-resilience across the organization using Microsoft Office suite of products
• Create re-usable awareness materials and articles for various periodicals and intranet sites

The following qualifications are required of the successful candidate:

• Enrolled in a post-secondary education program in a relevant technology discipline or designation/certification, or bring transferable skills and general knowledge of technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing and delivering presentations with impact
• Proactive and self-motivated with strong attention to detail, problem solving, prioritization and organizational abilities
• Demonstrable experience with MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, advanced functionality), and PowerPoint
• Passion and interest in Technology, IT Risk, and Cyber Security preferred
• Proven collaboration and facilitation skills with cross-functional teams

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume and transcripts (full unofficial version) by September 25, 2022, at 11:59pm EST.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

Company: Mackenzie Investments

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:39:38 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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