Operational risk manager supporting Manulife’s global wealth and asset management business. Strengthening risk governance, reporting, mitigation and resilience oversight across North American operations.
Responsibilities
Assist the Head of Risk for GWAM’s North America Retail and Operations lines in implementing and executing an effective risk governance management program
Oversee operational risk mitigation activities across business and functions
Collect business information for reporting to risk committees, management, executive teams, regulators and the board of directors
Review and analyze risk data to assess business and functional risk exposure
Support creation and delivery of metrics and reports for risk and business needs
Track and analyze mitigation and oversight activities with the Risk Officer and team
Review operational risk events and track subsequent corrective actions
Support oversight and challenge activities across risk and control assessments, operational risk events, change risk, third-party risk, business continuity and key indicators
Coordinate with GWAM Risk teams on corporate risk program reporting and analysis
Build relationships with risk team members to ensure timely, accurate and efficient management reporting
Contribute to Risk Management initiatives and projects
Support development of a strong risk culture and reinforce accountability and transparency
Handle ad-hoc requests and inquiries
Utilize artificial intelligence and other tools to strengthen work results
Requirements
4+ years of experience in risk management or other oversight functions, or in the retail or investment operations lines within the wealth and asset management industry
Strong working knowledge of the wealth and asset management industry
Familiarity with the current regulatory environment and risks facing financial institutions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, logic and critical thinking skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to collect, analyze, and present data and information from various sources, and identify and articulate key points
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment and manage multiple priorities
Willingness to challenge conclusions and proposed actions within the risk appetite
Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude
Strong ethical and moral compass
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint and CoPilot
Experience using artificial intelligence tools for more efficient and effective results
Bilingualism in English and French is a strong asset; required if the successful candidate is in Québec
Benefits
Flexible work environment supporting well-being and inclusion
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans
Pension
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Paid holidays
Vacation days
Personal days
Sick days
Statutory leaves of absence
Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance
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