Manager, Global Compliance Testing

The Manager of Global Compliance Testing will play a critical role in supporting the Global Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM) segment of the global compliance testing program. This role involves assisting with development and execution of testing plans, performing regulatory control testing and assurance engagements, and managing members of the compliance testing team to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal testing methodologies and policies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementation of the Manulife Global Compliance Testing Policy and Methodology to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Lead regulatory control testing and assurance engagements and support a team of compliance testing professionals, providing guidance and subject matter expertise regarding testing strategies and regulatory requirements.

• Provide objective and constructive challenges to business units and Chief Compliance Officers regarding issues identified during testing.

• Assist with design and execution of comprehensive testing plans, including risk assessments and control evaluations.

• Collaborate with other compliance and risk management functions to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance testing.

• Report issues to Chief Compliance Officers and senior management. Assist with development and documentation of corrective action plans where necessary.

• Stay informed of regulatory changes and industry best practices that may impact the compliance testing program.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Degree or relevant certifications (e.g., JD, CPA, CFA, CIA, CFE, IACCP) are a plus

• At least 5 years of experience in financial services. Experience in compliance testing, a related compliance function, audit, or risk management are a plus. Experience at an institutional asset manager is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of financial services regulatory requirements such as SEC 206(4)-7 and compliance frameworks.

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing a team.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in compliance software and data analysis tools.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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