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Why choose Manulife?

Competitive Salary packages and performance bonuses

Day 1 HMO + FREE coverage for your dependents (inclusive of same-sex partners)

Retirement savings benefit

Rewarding culture that values wellness and well-being

Performance Bonus

Global network of industry experts

Extensive training resources

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Head of Audit Services to join our team at MBPS. In this role, you are accountable for planning, directing, and leading a team to deliver high quality, professional, cost-effective, value-added, and risk-based audits services of assigned areas, segments, and countries (including and not limited to MBPS, global functions, Asia, US, Canada and GWAM segments and Manulife Bank).

Have the skills and knowledge for the job? Learn more about the opening below!

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and lead an engaged audit team to execute various types of audits and reviews of assigned areas, segments, countries (including SOX) in accordance with the audit methodology, departmental standards, and regulatory requirements

Assess adequacy of risk management and internal controls of assigned areas, segments, countries. Present findings to and reach agreement with the business unit management; make practical and value-added recommendations to improve control environment and efficiency and effectiveness of operations

Own relationship management responsibility of assigned areas, segments, countries

Lead the team to utilize data analytics techniques and other technologies to improve effectiveness and efficiency of audit process

Qualifications:

Extensive Experience: A minimum of 14 years of cumulative experience in life insurance, pension, or asset management, with a deep understanding of audit methodologies, control frameworks, and risk management techniques.

Leadership: At least 7 years in a directorship or equivalent role with regional or global responsibilities.

Communication Skills: Exceptional communication abilities, capable of managing confrontations and resolving conflicts effectively.

Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with staff at all levels, demonstrating strong stakeholder management skills.

Innovative Mindset: A proactive approach to challenging the status quo and making continuous improvement suggestions.

Nice to Haves:

Professional Designations: Recognized accounting (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA) or auditing (CIA, CISA) certifications.

Data Analytics: Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Power BI and/or Alteryx.

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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.

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