Senior Information Risk Specialist - Disaster Recovery

Manulife; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Senior Information Risk Specialist to join the Governance, Risk and Compliance team in Manila. The role supports disaster recovery and information risk across multiple domains with hands-on analysis, documentation and collaboration.

You will review DR tests, document findings, track remediation actions and align with CoE SOPs, SLAs, and governance standards, collaborating with DR, IRM and business teams to strengthen risk management across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Information Risk Management with hands-on DR exposure.
• Understanding of DR concepts, testing methodologies, and IT recovery.
• Familiar with risk tools such as RCSA, incident management, loss tracking, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent reviews of disaster recovery tests and identify risks.
• Document findings in centralized tracking tools.
• Support DR activities requiring CoE oversight.
• Monitor remediation actions and CAPs with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with DR/IRM teams to gather information and communicate expectations.
• Contribute to reports, metrics, and process improvements.

Skills

DR testing

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Power BI

RCSA

Incident management

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Information Risk Specialist to join our Governance, Risk and Compliance team at MBPS. This role sits within Global Information Risk Management and supports multiple areas of risk as part of a shared team. This role supports multiple risk domains including Information Risk Management, Third-Party Risk, and Disaster Recovery.

You will play a key role in reviewing and assessing disaster recovery tests, ensuring results are properly documented, risks are identified, and follow‑up actions are tracked through to completion. You’ll work closely with different teams across the business to ensure consistent and effective risk management practices.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on analysis, documentation, and collaboration, while also contributing to improving processes and strengthening how risk is managed across the organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform independent reviews of disaster recovery (DR) tests, validating evidence and identifying gaps or risks
• Document findings, observations, and conclusions accurately in centralized tracking tools
• Support intake, prioritization, and tracking of DR activities requiring CoE oversight
• Monitor and follow through on remediation actions and corrective action plans (CAPs) with stakeholders
• Collaborate with DR, IRM, and business teams to gather information and communicate expectations and findings
• Contribute to reporting, metrics, and process improvements, ensuring alignment with CoE SOPs, SLAs, and governance standards

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Information Risk Management, with strong hands‑on exposure to Disaster Recovery (DR) risks, controls, and testing
• Solid understanding of DR concepts, testing methodologies, and IT infrastructure/application recovery
• Familiar with risk and operational tools such as RCSA, incident management, loss tracking, and root cause analysis
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to work with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and multitasking skills, able to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
• Certified Business Resilience IT Professional (CBRITP)
• CISA, CISM, CISSP, or CRISC

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 [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid