Senior Compliance Manager, Wealth & Retail Advisory

John Hancock; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

John Hancock, part of Manulife Financial, is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager for the GWAM U.S. Retail & Wealth Compliance Team. This role spans compliance oversight across U.S.

Retail & Wealth businesses, products, and entities, collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate regulatory risk and support adherence to laws and internal policies. The position emphasizes guidance, risk management, and program administration in a dynamic environment, with responsibilities evolving alongside

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in compliance, legal, audit, risk management, or related functions within the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to financial services organizations, including advisory, broker-dealer, retirement, or related businesses.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them to business activities in a practical and risk-based manner.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance guidance and support to assigned business units, legal entities, products, services, or strategic initiatives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify regulatory risks and develop practical, risk-based solutions.
• Support new product, process, technology, and business initiatives by identifying and addressing applicable compliance requirements.
• Serve as a compliance resource on a variety of matters, including customer complaints, issue management, due diligence activities, trade errors, supervisory matters, and other regulatory concerns.
• Assist with the administration and enhancement of the compliance program, policies, procedures, and controls designed to meet applicable regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Assist with the execution of compliance monitoring, testing, and risk assessment activities.
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments and assist in evaluating their impact on business operations, policies, and procedures.
• Support compliance program activities such as employee training, certifications, disclosures, and related compliance obligations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Job description

John Hancock, part of Manulife Financial, is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager for the GWAM U.S. Retail & Wealth Compliance Team. This role spans compliance oversight across U.S.

Retail & Wealth businesses, products, and entities, collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate regulatory risk and support adherence to laws and internal policies. The position emphasizes guidance, risk management, and program administration in a dynamic environment, with responsibilities evolving alongside