The opportunity

The job holder will be a leader in compliance function and will act second line of defense to control & monitor the key compliance sub-risk types in the organization. The role will report to directly to Chief Compliance Officer.

Lead the initial development and ongoing continuous improvement of the compliance programs

• Work closely with law, compliance, finance, operations, and other business functions to develop, document, and administer policies and procedures to assure they are (and continue to be) reasonably designed to prevent, detect, and promptly correct violations of the federal securities laws and relevant insurance laws.

• Conduct required reviews of policies and procedures to ensure they adequately address legal obligations as well as existing and potential risks and conflicts of interests

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual, and annual compliance-related reporting and updates to various constituencies.

• Ensure timely filing of compliance-related fund regulatory filings.

• Support the preparation, review and presentation of compliance materials for governance committees.

• Facilitate certain oversight committees and working groups.

• Direct testing activities (including coordination of certain testing activities with other internal compliance, audit, risk control functions).

• Ensure training activities are conducted for in-house personnel supporting the governance, operational, and investment activities.

• Ensure maintenance of compliance-related records.

What motivates you?

You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.

You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.

You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.

You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.

You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

Undergraduate degree or equivalent (background in investment management, finance, law, operations, or audit).

Minimum 7 years relevant experience in insurance, financial services industry or regulatory bodies in Compliance/Legal.

Knowledge of financial services industry, related legislations, regulators (ISA, MOF), generally accepted industry practices and professional standards, specially in regulatory compliance, financial crime risk, anti-bribery and corruption, business code of ethic, personal data protection risk, regulatory reporting, record retention.

Experience interacting with regulators, auditors, and fund service providers.

Ability to analyze industry regulations; adapt and develop policy and procedures to meet compliance requirements.

Strong project management skills with an ability to understand business and IS processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations, reach appropriate conclusions and make value-added and practical recommendations.

Good interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders and as a team.

What can we offer you?

A competitive salary and benefits packages.

A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

A focus on growing your career path with us.

Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

Values-first culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

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