Head of Regulatory Strategy, Conduct and Culture

Manulife

Singapore
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.Working Arrangement HybridJob DescriptionAbout ManulifeManulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups, and institutions.The opportunityThe customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering the staff with the resources to solve critical problems for the future of our business, which is why we need you. This role will be accountable to ensure the accuracy of post trade investment compliance monitoring. Also, ensuring adequate controls and oversees the sub-advisers, custodian banks, and external auditors as they relate to the funds’ investment compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide recommendations to Fund Administration management on all matters relating to investment compliance policies and procedures.Directly responsible for the coordination and presentation of investment compliance materials including executive compliance meetings regarding complex instruments as it relates to investment compliance with focus on derivatives.Responsible for coordinating, analyzing and presenting results of sub-adviser brokerage execution reports for both domestic and international activity to senior management within the Trade Oversight Committee.Manage the trade and compliance error log, complete and review compliance and trade error breach memos to ensure appropriate resolution.Identify and coordinate procedure and automation projects. Ensure projects are in line with departmental objectives and are completed timely.Responsible for forensic testing and review of trading activity for each sub-adviserParticipate with AVP/Officer in developing new corporate strategies, policies and procedures.Provide input into the budget process and manage departmental costs within budgeted guidelines.Facilitate routine, periodic, and forensic testing for the investment compliance functionDevelop strategic and tactical goals for the team in support of advancing the investment compliance functionsCoordinate detailed review of all deliverable for the department.Other duties as assignedProvide support to internal audit, external audit and external regulatory agencies, as neededHow will you create impact?The Head of Regulatory Strategy, Conduct and Culture is a newly created role, intended to support the company in its regulatory interactions and relationship to ensure that this is properly managed and regulatory responses provided are of appropriate quality and provided in a timely manner. This role plays a critical part in supporting the Chief Compliance Officer to execute its mandate on regulatory engagement strategy. What motivates you?You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.What we are looking forUniversity or post-secondary education with a concentration in business administration or economics.10 - 12 years of experience in investment compliance, portfolio accounting or other relevant regulatory or mutual fund experience.Comprehensive knowledge of the financial services industry with an advanced understanding of the Company’s businessesAdvanced understanding of the regulatory environment in which the Company operates and a strong understanding of key compliance requirements applicable to the businessNegotiating, influencing, and relationship building skillsMinimum of 8 years of experience as a people managerStrong analytical/problem solving skillsComprehensive knowledge and understanding of the securities industryStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to delegate to and manage work of direct reportsAbility to develop and execute project plansAbility to operate within a high-volume environmentAbility to handle pressure situationAbility to prioritize and reprioritize work deliverables and projects in accordance with evolving business conditionsFull resource management responsibilityDecision making for hiring, terminating, training/developing and compensation changes for the teamManage/influence internal and external resources to complete project and department initiatives and goalsDesigning and managing engagement and recognition activitiesMaking decisions related to compliance functionsWhat can we offer you?A competitive salary and benefits packages.A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.A focus on growing your career path with us.Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.Professional development and leadership opportunities.Our commitment to youValues-first culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.Join Manulife and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of insurance. Together, we can empower our customers to live healthier, more secure lives. Apply now to make a difference!Learn more about opportunities with us at www.jobs.manulife.comAbout Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt 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 .

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