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Manulife Director, IRM Assurance COE Execution in Boston, Massachusetts

The Director of IRM Assurance COE Execution provides a strategic opportunity to lead and assess risk management activities within our organization. This role ensures that risk is managed effectively by executing 2nd line assurance assessments on 1st line control design and operating effectiveness. You will contribute to our mission by providing objective assessments that build confidence in our risk management practices. The position offers the chance to develop and lead a team, driving quality and timely assurance activities.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead and execute the 2nd line information risk assurance and control testing annual plan.

  • Scope assurance and control testing activities, providing direction to team members.

  • Perform assurance activities in areas such as business continuity planning, disaster recovery, and technology risk management.

  • Ensure assurance procedures are conducted in accordance with GIRM Methodologies.

  • Document objective assessments and publish assurance reports.

  • Manage a team of assurance executors, ensuring delivery of quality assurance milestones.

  • Support multiple assurance projects, ensuring time and quality objectives are met.

  • Advocate for a strong information risk culture and stay updated on evolving risks and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in Information Security and/or technology risk within a large enterprise.

  • Demonstrated experience in control testing and/or assurance.

  • University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline preferred.

  • 2nd or 3rd line of defense experience.

  • Sound knowledge of best practices in information risk management.

  • Recognized professional designations (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CRISC).

  • Knowledge of the regulatory environments in the U.S. and Canada.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous risk advisory consulting experience.

  • Strong business writing skills.

  • Competencies in collaboration, problem-solving, and influencing key risk decisions.

  • People management experience.

  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.

  • Strong time management and organizational skills.

When you join our team:

  • We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

  • We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

  • As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com .

Primary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$107,730.00 CAD - $200,070.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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