Director, Information Risk Management Strategy and Insights

Manulife; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 113,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible environment

Well-being & inclusion

Global team exposure

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Senior Director, IRM Strategy and Insights, to support the Global Leader of IRM Strategy, Planning and Insights and the Chief Information Risk Officer. This role is global in scope and offers exposure to senior leadership across all lines of defense within Manulife.

The role oversees reporting to Senior Management and the Board, drives IRM strategy, planning and governance initiatives, and leads cross-functional, complex programs with evolving requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of progressive leadership in IT, risk or audit in a global enterprise.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving and influencing skills in a matrixed org.
• Ability to shift from strategic thinking to execution in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior management and Board reporting on IRM strategy and results.
• Develop roadmaps, governance initiatives, processes, tooling and reporting for IRM strategy.
• Lead and execute on complex operational initiatives with evolving requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

The Senior Director, IRM Strategy and Insights is responsible for a broad mandate supporting the Global Leader of IRM Strategy, Planning and Insights and the Chief Information Risk Officer in the Global Information Risk Management organization. Responsibilities for this role are global in scope and will provide exposure to senior leadership across all lines of defense within Manulife.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Senior Management and Board of Directors Reporting. Support IRM senior leadership in evolving reporting capabilities. Execute and deliver on plans for quarterly and annual reporting to Senior Management and Board of Directors, including collaboration with senior leadership across all lines of defense.
• IRM Strategy, Planning and Governance Initiatives. Support IRM senior leadership in building roadmaps and implement processes, tooling, and reporting to deliver on IRM’s multi-year strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate and business objectives and focus on talent development and employee engagement across IRM.
• Other Operational Support Initiatives. Lead and execute on new, evolving, and complex initiatives with abstract or

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 6-years of experience withprogressive leadership inthe areas of Information Technology, Risk Management, Audit, or other related areas within a complex, global enterprise.
• Strong collaboration, problem solving, and influencing skills in a highly matrixed and dynamic organization.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Ability to shift from high-level to detailed focus and from strategic thinking to execution in daily operations.
• Ability to understand corporate strategic direction and operational challenges.

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.

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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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 [e-mail].

Referenced Salary Location

Waterloo, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$113,260.00 CAD - $210,340.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

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 [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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