Preferred Qualifications

• Professional designation (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) and university degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to assess business processes and their risk implications, and make practical, beneficial recommendations.
• Expertise with key control frameworks and their application to technology environments.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work independently while guiding others' work quality.
• Experience with data analytics to improve testing coverage and efficiency.
• Hands-on experience with GRC tools (Archer preferred), Co-Pilot and Power BI.
• Ability to harness data lakes, Python, and Gen AI to enhance testing would be an asset.
• Expertise in risk methodologies, control design, and audit standards.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills — you can simplify complexity and tell compelling stories with data.
• Comfortable working across global time zones and navigating diverse collaborator environments.

💡 Core Proficiencies

Leadership & Influence: You inspire confidence, guide teams, and influence outcomes across all levels.

Stakeholder Engagement: You build trust, align priorities, and manage expectations with finesse.

Critical Thinking: You connect dots, anticipate risks, and think several steps ahead.

Collaboration: You thrive in team environments and know how to bring people together to solve complex challenges.

Communication: You’re a skilled presenter and facilitator, able to tailor your message to any audience.

Execution Excellence: You manage time and priorities like a pro, delivering high-quality work in fast-paced settings.

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, Ontario
• Working Arrangement
• Hybrid
• Salary range is expected to be between
• $113,260.00 CAD - $210,340.00 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.