Assistant Manager Risk Management

Manulife (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial services provider in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to support the enhancement of its Enterprise Risk Management framework. The role involves identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in enterprise risk management and hold a related Bachelor's degree. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to influence strategic decisions in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Flexible work environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk management, or incident management.
• Strong understanding of ERM principles, risk frameworks, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proactive and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the ERM framework.
• Ensure adherence to internal risk policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and agree on corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

This role supports the development and ongoing enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management framework by identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks across the organization, while reporting key risk insights to senior management and regulators. It also manages incident escalation, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking to prevent recurrence, supported by trend analysis and committee reporting. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, while partnering with cross‑functional teams to strengthen controls and promote a strong risk‑aware culture.

The individual will collaborate closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to embed a strong risk‑aware culture and ensure timely, effective responses to emerging risks and incidents. Through this opportunity, they will gain broad enterprise exposure, influence strategic decision‑making, and further develop their expertise in risk, governance, and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic environment.

Position Responsibilities:

Enterprise Risk Management

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the ERM framework
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning across business units
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for senior management and regulatory submissions
• Monitor key risk indicators and elevate emerging risks promptly
• Drive risk awareness program and reinforce risk‑aware culture in the company through coordinating risk workshops and training sessions

Incident Management

• Ensure timely escalation and clear communication of critical incidents to stakeholders
• Conduct root cause analysis and agree with the relevant function(s) on the corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Oversee and monitor the timely implementation and closure of corrective actions, including validating the effectiveness of the actions taken
• Prepare the quarterly Incident Report for Risk Committees and perform regular trend analysis for management review

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal risk policies and regulatory requirements
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections related to risk and incident management
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to strengthen controls

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk management, or incident management
• Strong understanding of ERM principles, risk frameworks, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic and critical thinking with attention to detail
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Proactive and adaptable in a dynamic environment

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.

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