Manulife Investment Management is a leading global investment manager with offices in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, and across Asia. Operating globally under the Manulife Investment Management brand, we offer comprehensive asset management solutions through a diversified group of companies and affiliates. Our clients include institutional investors, investment funds, and individuals in key markets around the world.
We foster a progressive and dynamic working environment where innovation is encouraged and processes are continuously enhanced.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide compliance monitoring and reporting in support of the Manulife Investment Management Global Compliance Program covering Canada, the US, and the UK.
Responsible for portfolio monitoring of individual US, Canada and UK portfolios which include mutual funds, pension funds, segregated funds, pooled funds and UCITS funds, to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, company's compliance policies and procedures and clients' investment guidelines
Provide immediate day-to-day support, advice and guidance to business units on compliance issues
Liaise with business partners on the development and launch of new products and provide guidance from a regulatory perspective
Support the compliance team in responding to audits and regulatory reviews
Assist in the development of the Compliance program at Manulife Investment Management through effective communication with business partners and active participation in projects and discussions aimed at evolving the overall compliance culture
Create and prepare memos, reports and bulletins communicating regulatory updates of compliance issues for distribution internally or to various committees in a concise and professional manner
Cross-train and provide back-up to other Compliance Officers as required
Receive other duties as assigned by AVP Investment Compliance
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course or relevant work.
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with compliance team members
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with changing priorities
Ability to work with multiple objectives, and conflicting priorities.
Ability to readily recognize the impact of current or potential compliance issues.
Ability to develop and deliver effective communication to improve business unit understanding of compliance issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complicated messages relating to compliance issues.
Preferred Qualifications:
CFA Institute Exam is an asset
Bloomberg/Alladin experience is an asset
Key Problems/Challenges:
Exercise sound judgment in identifying and escalating issues, assessing risks, and adapting plans as business conditions evolve.
Interpret complex regulations and assess their impact on business operations.
Respond quickly to legislative changes and evaluate their implications.
Balance business objectives with regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards.
Key Challenges:
Exercise sound judgment in identifying and escalating issues, assessing risks, and adapting plans as business conditions evolve.
Interpret complex regulations and assess their impact on business operations.
Respond quickly to legislative changes and evaluate their implications.
Balance business objectives with regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards.
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.
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.
Referenced Salary Location
Toronto, OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$61,350.00 CAD - $102,250.00 CADIf 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.