Executive, Compliance Assurance

**The opportunity**

The incumbent will report to the Head of Central Compliance and Assurance in implementing continuous monitoring activities for compliance related areas. Working closely with the Chief Compliance Officer, Regional Compliance team and various business stakeholders within the organisation, this individual will develop and implement monitoring and testing processes to ensure that all business activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and corporate policies.

**Areas of direct responsibility include**:

- Identify and assess regulatory risks and develop testing strategies to address identified risks.
- Execute and maintain an effective compliance testing program that ensures adherence to relevant laws, regulations and corporate policies.
- Ensure that test plans are designed to cover all relevant areas of risk and that testing procedures are documented and communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to business units to improve compliance controls and processes.
- Report on testing results to senior management and other stakeholders, including recommendations for corrective actions where necessary.
- Monitor the remediation actions identified to ensure they are carried out in accordance with the agreed timeline and their effectiveness.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of laws, regulations, industry standards and corporate policies related to insurance and financial advisory industry.Collaborate with Regional Compliance testing team, internal and external auditors to ensure that all audit findings related to compliance testing are appropriately addressed.

**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**
- Diploma / Degree
- At least 2-3 years of working experience in audit/quality assurance function within the financial industry (preferably insurance).
- Professional certification such as M5, M8, M8A, M9, M9A and HI and ICA Diploma in Compliance would be advantageous.An AML qualification such as CAMS or CFCS, or a privacy qualification such as CIPP or CIPM, would be advantageous (though not required)

**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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

**Working Arrangement**

Hybrid