Operational Risk Governance Reporting Manager

Global and Segment Operational Risk & Resilience Oversight teams are independent risk functions that provides risk and controls guidance to a variety of stakeholders that operational risks are appropriately managed and in alignment with risk appetite. Thes departments are responsible for providing independent oversight of policies, procedures and standards concerning the measurement, monitoring, control and reporting of risks.

This position Manager – Operational Risk Governance Reporting role reports directly to the Head of ORRO Governance & Risk Program Oversight, with matrix reporting to the US Segment Operational Risk Management team. This manager role will support the Governance & Reporting pillar for the Segment rolling up to Global Ops Risk Reporting, and will provide oversight a challenge over the key metrics and trends to support operational risk posture.

The position requires a good foundation and understanding of OSFI E-21 Operational Risk & Resilience Management guideline, specifically around key risk indicators. The position also requires risks and controls knowledge and experience, and solid communication and influencing skills. This position will operate across multiple segment risk teams and their businesses, functions, and geographies, to promote and enhance awareness of risks and controls.

This job description does not represent a comprehensive listing of job duties that are required of the employee performing this role. We reserve the right to change duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the US Segment Risk Committee by preparing high quality meeting materials, drafting clear and accurate minutes, coordinating inputs from cross functional contributors, monitoring and following up on action items, developing and maintaining the committee agenda, and assembling comprehensive monthly meeting packages to enable effective oversight and decision making.
• Support implementation of the Operational Risk Metrics methodology for the US Segment, perform metrics validation (ensuring completeness and accuracy with source information), conclude and report on findings and recommendations.
• Compare metrics against industry best practices and propose changes to align with risk exposure or emerging risk.
• Perform thematic reviews – deep dive into metrics behaviors and use key data insights to validate metrics are still measuring the right risk exposure and behavior.
• Contribute to a range of risk management activities on an as-needed basis including assessments related to risk culture and emerging risks.
• Strengthen collaboration with oversight and assurance functions (e.g. Internal Audit, Compliance, Legal, Information Security etc.) and maintain productive relationships across functional areas to enhance enterprise-wide risk management.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Operational Risk Management, specifically Reporting and Metrics detailed analysis, including governance and project management skillset
• Experience with developing business case, project overview and dashboard, presentations (highly proficient with PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Ability to create effective presentations, with the ability to summarize complex issues into clear decision points and action plans
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with an ability to negotiate, influence and collaborate for shared success and to build relationships with key partners and stakeholders
• Decision-Making: Ability to make informed, timely decisions to keep projects on track
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal skills for reporting, presentations, and facilitating meetings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  

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

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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