Chief Audit & Risk Architect

Manulife Financial; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial invites an accomplished Head of Audit Services to lead governance, risk management and assurance across the Manulife Group, including MBPS, GWAM, and Asia. You will shape the audit strategy and collaborate with senior management.

You will build and coach a regional team, drive data analytics to improve efficiency, ensure compliance with IIA standards, manage budgets and timelines, and influence controls across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in audit, risk, compliance, or financial services.
• Professional designation (CPA, CA, ACCA, CIA, CISA).
• Knowledge of life insurance, asset management, audit methodologies, and risk practices.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Proven leadership and people management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop the bi-annual audit plan based on risk assessment and regulatory needs.
• Build and manage relationships with assigned areas, segments, and countries.
• Assess risk management and internal controls; present issues and recommendations to management.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports aligned with audit methodology.
• Represent Audit in Audit Committees, Risk Committees, and management meetings.
• Coordinate with regulators and respond to audit-related requests.
• Manage audits within budget and timelines.
• Monitor team and departmental KPIs.
• Lead data analytics usage to improve audit efficiency.
• Recruit, develop, and coach team members.
• Follow up on corrective actions for timely issue closure.
• Ensure audit work meets Manulife’s methodology and IIA Standards.
• Lead or support regional/department initiatives.
• Handle other tasks aligned with your skills and development goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Audit & Assurance

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA / CA / ACCA / CIA / CISA

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Manulife Financial invites an accomplished Head of Audit Services to lead governance, risk management and assurance across the Manulife Group, including MBPS, GWAM, and Asia. You will shape the audit strategy and collaborate with senior management.

You will build and coach a regional team, drive data analytics to improve efficiency, ensure compliance with IIA standards, manage budgets and timelines, and influence controls across multiple locations.