Senior Manager, Audit And Advisory Services - Investments

The primary focus of this position is to work on internal audits within the North America General Account Group and the Wealth and Asset Management Segment of Manulife Financial. The General Account Group handles investment portfolios related to the insurance business, and the Wealth and Asset Management segment manages third party assets (i.e. mutual funds, institutional client funds, separately managed accounts). Audits of these businesses cover a wide range of asset classes in both the public and private markets, including equity, fixed income, derivatives, commercial mortgages, timber and agriculture. The audits include portfolio management & trading (front office), investment operations, compliance and risk management.

The Senior Manager is accountable for completing assigned audit work of all types and the delivery of high quality, professional, cost-effective, beneficial and risk-based audit services. The Senior Manager works under the direction of the Senior Director and AVP.

Responsibilities: Lead audit staff assisting on projects and review completed files to ensure quality of work completed, and adherence to department and Internal Audit (IIA) standards. Lead projects within resource budgets and target dates, reporting any timing problems or budget over-runs to the Senior Director. Assist business unit management by providing consulting support, education and/or training through advisory services. Build effective relationships with management in assigned areas. Have adequate understanding of the risks being handled by the unit being audited and develop audit scope and audit programs to evaluate the controls in place to mitigate these risks. Have analytical skills or be open minded to explore different ways to audit, embrace and utilize data analytics to gain more coverage. Exercise good judgement in evaluating audit findings and developing practical and value-added recommendations. Prepare audit reports, including executive summary, making practical and value-added recommendations to improve risk management practices; audits reports are to be clear, concise and well-organized, and issued within departmental service standards. Provides on the job training and feedback to team members assisting on assignments and contributing to their development. Present findings and recommendations to business unit management; resolve contentious issues and reach agreement on appropriate solutions. Use technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process. 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 we are looking for: Experience and excellent knowledge of investments and asset management business risks, regulations and processes is required. Knowledge of investment areas such as portoflio management, operations, credit risk, hedge accounting, complex derivative instruments, private equity investments and/or investment valuations would be desirable. Experience in using data analytics to improve audit coverage and efficiency of audit processes. Minimum of 6 years of progressive work experience. University degree plus a relevant professional designation (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CFA, CBV, etc.) Thorough understanding of business processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations, reach appropriate conclusions, and make value-added and practical recommendations. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations orally and in writing, and to listen and consider ideas of others. Results oriented; ability to balance multiple priorities and projects. Ability to work independently and direct the work and development of others. Commitment to quality and results oriented. Strong Leadership skills in supervising staff members and provided timely feedback. Innovative thinking and commitment to continuous improvement to enhance quality of audit work and efficiencies in audit processes. Good understanding of technology and its impact on business risks. Experience in working in an agile environment (e.g. agile auditing, agile projects) is beneficial. 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
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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.

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Primary Location
Boston, Massachusetts

Working Arrangement

Hybrid
Salary range is expected to be between
$86,325.00 USD - $155,385.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact ****** 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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