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About the Supervision Department

The payments landscape in Canada and globally is changing rapidly. The rapid pace of technological change in Canada and around the world is introducing new and better ways for consumers and businesses to make payments.

The federal government is implementing a new Retail Payments Supervisory (RPS) Framework under the Retail Payment Activities Act.

Under this Framework, the Bank of Canada would supervise retail payment service providers’ (PSPs) compliance with operational risk management and fund safeguarding requirements and maintain a public registry of regulated PSPs.

The Bank will assess whether PSPs are adequately managing their risks and help identify areas where their risk-management practices should be improved.

To fulfill its mandate, the Bank will have a combination of tools to promote compliance including allowing the Bank to enforce regulatory requirements when necessary.

What you will do

As a seasoned risk professional, you will apply your knowledge of cyber and information security risk management practices to contribute to the design and implementation of this new supervisory framework for retail PSPs.

You are a senior member of the risk-monitoring team that is responsible for the development and implementation of :

• Guidance on risk management expectations for PSPs, including those for operational risk management (including cyber and information security) as outlined in the Retail Payment Activities Act.
• Assessment criteria that guide the Bank’s determination of a PSPs’ compliance with operational risk management requirements and supervisory expectations;
• Supervisory practices that guide the Bank’s risk-based approach to the assessment of PSPs’ risk management practices; and
• Developing materials to support the training of supervisors.

As a principal supervisor, you will be expected to lead various files related to the development of the supervisory framework working both collaboratively within a team and independently.

Once the Retail Payment Activities Act comes into force, as a principal supervisor, you will implement the supervisory practices and policies set out in the retail payments supervisory framework. This includes :

• Leading assessments of PSPs’ cyber and information security risks, vulnerabilities and adequacy and effectiveness of controls;
• Communicating with PSPs on issues related to ongoing risk assessment activities;
• Liaising across the department and the Bank of Canada with colleagues on supervisory actions; and
• Leading the development of new processes and policies to optimize the Bank’s approach to PSP risk assessment.

As a senior member of the risk monitoring teams, you will be working closely with your Director and other management in the department.

You will be expected to coach and support the development of junior staff, coordinate projects across the supervision department, and contribute analysis and policy advice on issues relating to developments in the payments ecosystem.

What you need to succeed

As an innovative and self-motivated problem solver you have experience :

• Supervising, or conducting assurance reviews and risk assessments related to the cyber and information security risk management practices of financial institutions, financial technology firms, or other types of firms with a strong reliance on technology to support their business;
• Designing or developing cyber and information security risk management policies and practices related to the financial sector, the payments ecosystem, financial technology firms, or other types of firms with a strong reliance on technology to support their business; or
• Applying or implementing cyber and information security risk management policies and practices related to the financial sector, the payments ecosystem, financial technology firms, or other types of firms with a strong reliance on technology to support their business.

You are a critical thinker, with strong problem-solving and analytical competencies, who is able to synthesize information and provide quality analyses while considering many factors and perspectives.

You are flexible and able to adapt to an evolving work environment and changing priorities. Furthermore, you are able to organize and balance a variety of tasks.

You have a proven ability to communicate clearly and adapt your communication style for a wide range of audiences, including senior management and external stakeholders.

You are a strong team player and coach that supports decisions, addresses conflicts and promotes co-operation and partnerships.

You develop and maintain harmonious relationships with a wide range of business contacts and build supportive working relationships with peers, your leader, as well as internal and external stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of retail payment service providers, the retail payments ecosystem, or financial technology companies (paytechs or fintechs).
• Knowledge of the Canadian financial system and the role of regulation and supervision in maintaining a well-functioning system.

Your Education and Experience

The position requires a university degree or college diploma in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline with a minimum of six years of experience in :

• cyber and information security field
• application and assessment of cyber and information practices using a common framework.
• development or application of cyber and information security policies and risk management frameworks.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

What you need to know

• Language requirement : While this is a bilingual position, all candidates are encouraged to apply. Training may be provided to help reach the required level of fully functional (level 5) in the second official language.
• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required : Be eligible to obtain Secret
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
• The internal poster title will be Principal Supervisor, Risk Monitoring.
• This poster may be used to fill other Principal Supervisor positions (term or permanent) within the Supervision Department.
• From time to time, the Bank of Canada posts positions for the role of a Senior Supervisor and / or Principal Supervisor.

The role of a Senior Supervisor (job grade 17) and a Principal Supervisor (job grade 18) are similar in nature, however the Principal Supervisor role entails managing a more extensive and complex portfolio.

As a result, education and experience requirements are different for the two roles. The Bank of Canada may determine the appropriate job grade upon review of the candidate’s education level and work experience, among other things.

Should the Bank of Canada deem an applicant is better suited for one role over the other, selected candidates will be informed and will be requested to confirm their continued interest in their application.

• Interviews may begin as early as 20 November 2023.
• Kindly ensure to submit a cover letter along with your resume when applying for this role.

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture.

Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues.

You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

What you can expect from us

This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career.

For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider.

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $99,400 to $149,000 (job grade 18)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers performance pay for those who exceed expectations (15% of your base salary).
• Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and / or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Indexed, defined-benefit pension