Assistant Vice President GFT Risk and Audit Systems

Company 1; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 123,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking an AVP to shape IT strategy and oversee technology operations. The role involves managing system solutions, vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with risk management standards while fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a focus on career growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Flexible work policies

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in managing systems initiatives for financial risk.
• Experience in implementing Agile frameworks for project delivery.
• Strong understanding of technology risk policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct IT strategy and vision for financial risk management.
• Manage vendor relationships and technology operations.
• Ensure compliance with information risk management standards.

Skills

Risk Management

Financial Services

Leadership Experience

Strategic Planning

Relationship Management

Education

BS / BA in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The AVP will shape IT strategy and vision for GF Financial Risk Management GF Audit and related units. In charge of developing and implementing global technology strategies. Serves as the primary point of contact for technology services. Lead and manage Technology application integrations and business solution delivery coordinate infrastructure projects ensure clear communication and govern projects. Lead Technology Operations to ensure system solutions meet business and functional SLAs. Support information risk management and data protection programs monitoring security effectiveness and supporting collaborators and senior leaders with management analytics & automation. Manage vendor relationships and performance of service accountabilities.

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.

Responsibilities :

Individual Accountabilities :

Direct the function with thought leadership develops and provides authoritative advice related to new and innovative solutions

Develop a service oriented team and culture across GFT

Contribute to meeting business goals

Operate within budget targets

Oversee all IS roles services budgets and savings within GFT

Implement IS vision and operating model within GFT

Manage the delivery of services to associated SLAs that enable the achievement of GF business unit goals globally

Manage the relative technology spend ratio between Build and Run

Support compliance to the Group Functions Information Risk Management posture for GF

Complete talent strategy and develop IT professionals

Key Shared Accountabilities :

Bringing to bear technology to optimize efficiencies and standardized business processes.

In conjunction with the Architecture Office develop appropriate application architecture standards for Global Risk and GF Audit and enforce adherence.

Timely and efficient deployment of business applications

Vendor management strategy and with BUs and Procurement.

Active participation and input into appropriate Business Continuity Planning Disaster Recovery Information Risk and Security globally for GFT.

Improve GFTs budget by lowering costs and enhancing efficiencies through process improvements. Plan staffing and develop senior staff in Toronto Waterloo India and Manila.

With a focus on key vendors leverage global practices to manage GFT vendor relationships in coordination with Procurement and the Category Owners and Managers.

Qualifications :

BS / BA or equivalent experience in Computer Science Computer Information Systems Business or related field.

At least 57 years of increasing responsibility and experience in managing systems initiatives for financial or product risk business partners and / or audit business partners

Effective collaboration with collaborators customers partners and team members at all organization levels

Experience in defining and implementing Safe Agile Continuous Delivery framework or similar framework to effectively complete project delivery

Direct experience supporting operational teams and service management to achieve operational SLAs

Experience in designing and building domain specific systems with an ability to complete rapid prototyping or proof of concept pilots using AI or other emerging technologies

Understanding of key industry control frameworks such as COSO COBIT etc.

Broad knowledge and understanding of systems architecture infrastructure security and applications

Ability to interpret and understand Technology Risk policies and standards

Strong technical understanding of enterprise computing solutions including cloud hosting SaaS models and oversight responsibilities

Demonstrate proactive business judgment and decisionmaking skills to consistently provide sound and effective business decisions

Understanding of Internal Audit practices and processes

Able to work quickly and effectively under pressure and to efficiently handle multiple priorities simultaneously

Nicetohave (what sets you apart)

Demonstrated ability to aggregate and analyze quantitative and qualitative data

Highly adaptable and comfortable working in and through ambiguity and change.

Selfstarter results oriented and highly motivated great teammate who can work both independently and collaboratively

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing projects and priorities under time pressure without compromising quality

Demonstrated understanding for the complex and everchanging regulatory environment

International exposure and ability to work with a variety of cultures and perspectives

Strategic problem solver solves problems beyond daily business operations develops a clear vision for the business and takes a longterm view.

Ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization. Interacts in ways that gain acceptance and commitment influence opinion and resolve conflicts.

Proven senior level leadership and people management capabilities across multiple locations with a demonstrated track record in building high performance teams.

Proven interpersonal skills : twoway communications skills (oral and written) ability to build relationships influence others work with a diverse internal customer base.

Strong operations efficiency orientation (process costing etc. and ability to effectively manage ongoing operations within budget targets while finding opportunities for ongoing efficiency.

Strong business insight understanding of the business.

Creative proactive and pragmatic.

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 worklife balance.

Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

Valuesfirst culture

We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity

We create 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 workplace where everyone thrives.

Our aim is to establish a business that benefits all customers and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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 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 pregnancyrelated 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 .

Primary Location

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

123400.00 CAD $229300.00 CAD

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 jobrelated 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 longterm 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 for more information about paid time off provisions.

Required Experience :

Chief

Key Skills

Presentation Skills,Risk Management,Financial Services,IFRS,Banking,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Securities Law,Investment Banking,Relationship Management,Strategic Planning,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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