Compliance Intern

Manulife Philippines; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Philippines in Cebu City seeks a proactive MBPS Compliance support role. You will assist the Compliance Officer in oversight of controls, regulatory updates, and reporting at regional and local levels; coordinate programs; and maintain strong relationships with MBPS teams to drive improvements.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field, has strong English writing skills, and adapts well to change in a diverse global team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Office Administration, Legal, Finance, Business, or related fields preferred.
• Experience in Compliance, Legal, or Audit is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English with good writing skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the MBPS Compliance Officer in overseeing compliance management controls and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely reporting at regional and local levels.
• Keep MBPS Compliance Officer, MBPS management, and Global Compliance Office informed of new regulatory requirements, compliance issues, and their business impact; alert high-risk areas and recommend mitigation actions.
• Coordinate Compliance programs such as Testing, Training, Regulatory Reporting, Global Policy Database, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, and Information Campaigns.
• Provide support in compliance communication, reporting, and information sharing.
• Maintain close and trustworthy relationships with MBPS teams.
• Suggest improvements for streamlining and enhancement of compliance processes.
• Handle ad hoc tasks in support of MBPS Compliance.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the MBPS Compliance Officer in overseeing compliance management controls and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely reporting at regional and local levels.
• Keeping MBPS Compliance Officer, MBPS management, and Global Compliance Office informed of new regulatory requirements, compliance issues, and their business impact; alerting high-risk areas and recommending mitigation actions.
• Coordinating Compliance programs such as Testing, Training, Regulatory Reporting, Global Policy Database, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, and Information Campaigns.
• Providing support in compliance communication, reporting, and information sharing.
• Maintaining close and trustworthy relationships with MBPS teams.
• Suggesting improvements for streamlining and enhancement of compliance processes.
• Handling ad hoc tasks in support of MBPS Compliance.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Office Administration, Legal, Finance, Business, or related fields preferred.
• Good people skills, creative, open-minded, willing to learn, and adaptive to change.
• Experience in Compliance, Legal, or Audit is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English with good writing skills.
• Flexible and adaptable with strong awareness and understanding of cultural diversity.
• Ability to work independently under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Diligent in meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of Axios Brevity Method is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Empowerment to learn and grow your career.
• Recognition and support in a flexible environment prioritizing well-being and inclusion.
• Support as part of a global team to shape your future.