Manulife financial-services risk director leading GWAM RCSA, control testing, and operational-risk governance. Partnering with business leaders to strengthen accountability, compliance, and risk ownership.
Responsibilities
Support the execution and enhancement of the GWAM Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Program
Facilitate inherent risk assessments and document operational risks affecting business processes
Lead RCSAs covering risk identification, control evaluation, residual risk assessment, and remediation action plans
Maintain and govern Archer business process hierarchies and risk and control inventories
Design and execute control effectiveness testing programs
Monitor remediation activities from testing, RCSAs, audits, regulatory reviews, and other risk activities
Support process-owner and business-leader control attestations
Advise and challenge business process owners on operational risk requirements and best practices
Develop and deliver risk management training, workshops, and awareness sessions
Assist leaders with emerging risks, control gaps, process changes, and business risk-profile impacts
Produce risk reports, dashboards, metrics, and management information for governance committees and senior management
Partner with GWAM businesses and functional areas to ensure consistent risk-management execution
Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and second-line reviews
Promote accountability, transparency, and ownership of risks and controls
Enhance operational risk processes, tools, methodologies, and reporting practices
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, Audit, Compliance, or a related discipline within a financial services organization
Significant experience executing and facilitating Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs)
Experience with risk identification, control assessment, and action plan development
Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks, risk and control standards, and control testing methodologies
Experience assessing control design and operating effectiveness
Experience maintaining risk and control inventories and business process hierarchies in governance, risk, and compliance platforms such as Archer
Strong knowledge of Wealth Management and/or Asset Management businesses, products, operations, and associated risks
Ability to influence and challenge business stakeholders while maintaining collaborative relationships
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to explain complex risk concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities
Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience interacting with senior business leaders and facilitating risk discussions and workshops
Strong commitment to integrity, accountability, and sound risk management
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Learning and career growth opportunities
Health, dental, mental health, and vision coverage
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans, including pension
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days in Canada
Statutory leaves of absence
Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance
Reasonable accommodation during the application process
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