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Job Description

The opportunity

The Boston or Toronto based position is on the MIM Public/Private Markets and GA Compliance Assessment and Testing Center of Excellence (A&T CoE), a centralized global compliance function.

Responsibilities:

Complete the A&T CoE Test Plan:

• Manage, develop, and perform testing on targeted assessments and policy reviews to advise the business as to potential regulatory and reputational risks. The compliance themes addressed by these projects include portfolio management, trading practices, accuracy of disclosures, ESG and sustainability initiatives, privacy, and records management.
• Lead, develop, and conduct regulatory exam preparedness exercises, including mock exams.
• When needed, collaborate with local compliance teams on actual regulatory examinations and ad hoc investigations into potential misconduct.
• Draft assessment and testing reports including issues and corrective action plans.
• Perform validation testing of assessment and testing issues identified.
• Develop and complete periodic, transactional and forensic testing to support the broader compliance program, including the Code of Ethics and Distribution CoEs.
• Prepare training materials and presentations for the A&T CoE.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for Senior Management and Oversight Committees
• Supervise compliance analyst, including providing mentorship and training as needed. Provide ad-hoc back-up support for the Compliance Director.

Knowledge/Skills/Proficiencies/Education:

• The candidate should have a positive attitude, ability to work both independently and with a team, and be risk minded.
• Preferred minimum experience of 5-7 years, 2 years of which in a supervisory role, in compliance, risk, or audit (in the financial services industry) with internal controls testing skills.
• Bachelors degree in financial or business-related field, or equivalent.
• Advanced degree and/or professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFA a plus.
• Familiarity with trading systems (e.g. Bloomberg), ESG data service providers (MSCI, S&P Trucost, Sustainalytics) and data analytics tools (e.g. SQL, Python, R) a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, an ability to lead multiple assignments with competing priorities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team are essential.
  

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
  

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
  

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We build opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive environment where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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About John Hancock and Manulife

John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com .

One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance , annuities , investments , 401(k) plans , and education savings plans . Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com .

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 .

The annual base salary for this role in the primary location of Boston, Massachusetts is expected to be between $82,500.00 CAD - $148,500.00 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/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)