Manager, Risk and Controls

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About the role

  • Risk and controls manager leading Retirement Operations governance, SOC1, and operational risk programs at Manulife. Advising leaders and developing risk professionals in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team responsible for risk and control governance activities across Retirement Operations
  • Oversee execution of the Operational Risk Management Framework, including RCSAs, reportable events, corrective action plans, and governance reporting
  • Provide risk-based guidance to business leaders on operational risks, control effectiveness, remediation activities, and emerging risks
  • Oversee Retirement Operations' SOC1 program, including control governance, deficiency assessment, remediation tracking, and overall program delivery
  • Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of quality controls and quality management activities
  • Partner with business leaders, audit, and risk management teams on audits, issue remediation, process improvements, and strategic initiatives
  • Develop and present risk reporting, trends, and insights for business decision-making

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in operational risk management, audit, internal controls, quality management, compliance, or a related discipline
  • Experience leading and developing employees in a professional environment
  • Strong understanding of operational risk management, internal controls, governance practices, and risk assessment methodologies
  • Experience supporting or overseeing RCSAs, risk events, corrective action plans, audit activities, or control programs
  • Knowledge of quality management programs, control monitoring, and continuous improvement practices
  • Experience supporting SOC1 controls, assurance programs, or similar control frameworks
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence and present to senior leaders
  • Preferred: Experience within Retirement Operations or broader financial services operations
  • Preferred: Experience with Archer or other Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms
  • Preferred: Professional designations such as CPA, CIA, CRISC, or equivalent
  • Preferred: Experience working with regulatory, audit, or assurance functions

Benefits

  • Flexible environment supporting learning, growth, well-being, and inclusion
  • Health, dental, mental health, and vision benefits
  • 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
  • Statutory leaves of absence
  • Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$85,300 - CA$135,300 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

HybridWaterlooCanada

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