Manulife Risk Management Team is looking for a self-motivated Operational Risk Management professional, who is obsessed with delivering value, is forward-thinking, and excited provide hands-on development of risk models involving market, operational risk, assure controls are operating effectively, and provide research and analytical support.
Position Responsibilities:
Support the Chief Risk Officer in the maintenance and update of risk management policies, processes and systems to ensure that Manulife Singapore operates within MFC’s Enterprise Risk Management framework and all global risk policies
Support AVP, Operational Risk Management to ensure that all Operational risk management activities such as Incident Reporting, Outsourcing, conduct of risk culture surveys and network analysis are aligned and in compliance with our policy and standards
Provide local support for the Singapore risk committees by playing an active role in setting agenda, and ensuring all material risk positions, risk policies, risk taking and risk mitigation activities are reviewed by the committee, and remedial plans are developed when risk exposures are outside or are approaching risk tolerances, as appropriate.
Collaborate with business units to identify, measure and report on MLS’ operational risk exposures and to ensure risks are managed within risk tolerances.
Manage IT Security and Cybersecurity risk assessments, ensuring compliance with global security standards and regulatory requirements.
Support Business Continuity Management (BCM) by coordinating resilience planning, conducting periodic tests, and ensuring readiness for operational disruptions.
Administer communication and education initiatives to foster a risk-aware culture in the company
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 5 years in compliance/operations role in an insurance company
Well-developed financial acumen and business orientation
Understanding of products developed and marketed in Singapore, and working knowledge of capital market instruments available in Singapore and risk mitigation/hedging techniques
Willingness to learn new skillsets and support both financial and non-financial risks
Strong relationship building skills to build effective working relationships with local management and regional leaders
Creative problem solving and the ability to motivate others to implement new solutions
Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure.
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
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