Senior Manager strengthening business continuity and operational resilience at Manulife, a global financial services provider.
Leading risk oversight, resilience programs, controls, reporting, and cross-functional stakeholder initiatives.
Responsibilities
Maintain and evolve Manulife’s Business Continuity Risk Standard, KRIs, and controls
Provide second-line oversight and challenge in evaluating business continuity risks
Design processes and tools supporting first-line management of Business Continuity Risk
Research industry trends, regulations, and best practices
Support development and maintenance of Business Continuity Management policies, standards, and guidelines
Develop execution strategy for the Business Continuity Management program through data analysis, best-practice application, problem-solving, and recommendations
Lead cross-functional stakeholder management, socialize issues, develop strategies, drive change, and implement solutions
Deliver through execution excellence and program management
Support Business Continuity Program workstreams, ad hoc projects, and risk programs
Support design, implementation, and maintenance of the Business Continuity management system
Provide second-line oversight and challenge over BIA/BCP activities and risk-posture reporting
Work with Segment Operational Risk Officers to ensure timely and accurate resilience assessments
Provide education and training to business, operations, and technology resources
Develop dashboards and reporting, identify operational risk and resilience exposures, and ensure timely escalation to senior management and governance/risk committees
Support reviews ensuring mitigating actions and remediations are identified and completed
Requirements
8+ years of experience in Business Continuity, operational resilience, or risk management in financial services
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
Proven track record developing and implementing resilience strategies
Expert knowledge of risk management principles, best practices, and tools
Strong understanding of financial services regulations and interfacing with internal partners
Strong communication and presentation skills with integrity and confidence to liaise with executives and senior management
Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing projects
Ability to influence and deliver amidst ambiguity
Strong presentation and facilitation skills; comfortable addressing large and small audiences
Proven leadership experience and ability to foster a high-performing culture
Experience designing, implementing, and validating operational controls
Benefits
Flexible working environment
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
Learning and career growth opportunities
Inclusion and well-being support
Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance
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