Assistant Vice President GFT Risk and Audit Systems
Assistant Vice President GFT Risk and Audit Systems
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Job Description
The opportunity
The AVP will shape IT strategy and vision for GF Financial Risk Management GF Audit and related units. In charge of developing and implementing global technology strategies. Serves as the primary point of contact for technology services. Lead and manage Technology application integrations and business solution delivery coordinate infrastructure projects ensure clear communication and govern projects. Lead Technology Operations to ensure system solutions meet business and functional SLAs. Support information risk management and data protection programs monitoring security effectiveness and supporting collaborators and senior leaders with management analytics & automation. Manage vendor relationships and performance of service accountabilities.
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.
Responsibilities:
Individual Accountabilities:
Direct the function with thought leadership develops and provides authoritative advice related to new and innovative solutions
Develop a service oriented team and culture across GFT
Contribute to meeting business goals
Operate within budget targets
Oversee all IS roles services budgets and savings within GFT
Implement IS vision and operating model within GFT
Manage the delivery of services to associated SLAs that enable the achievement of GF business unit goals globally
Manage the relative technology spend ratio between Build and Run
Support compliance to the Group Functions Information Risk Management posture for GF
Complete talent strategy and develop IT professionals
Key Shared Accountabilities:
Bringing to bear technology to optimize efficiencies and standardized business processes.
Drive continuous improvement (i.e. lower unit costs)
In conjunction with the Architecture Office develop appropriate application architecture standards for Global Risk and GF Audit and enforce adherence.
Timely and efficient deployment of business applications
Vendor management strategy and with BUs and Procurement.
Active participation and input into appropriate Business Continuity Planning Disaster Recovery Information Risk and Security globally for GFT.
Improve GFTs budget by lowering costs and enhancing efficiencies through process improvements. Plan staffing and develop senior staff in Toronto Waterloo India and Manila.
With a focus on key vendors leverage global practices to manage GFT vendor relationships in coordination with Procurement and the Category Owners and Managers.
Qualifications:
BS/BA or equivalent experience in Computer Science Computer Information Systems Business or related field.
At least 57 years of increasing responsibility and experience in managing systems initiatives for financial or product risk business partners and/or audit business partners
Effective collaboration with collaborators customers partners and team members at all organization levels
Experience in defining and implementing Safe Agile Continuous Delivery framework or similar framework to effectively complete project delivery
Direct experience supporting operational teams and service management to achieve operational SLAs
Experience in designing and building domain specific systems with an ability to complete rapid prototyping or proof of concept pilots using AI or other emerging technologies
Understanding of key industry control frameworks such as COSO COBIT etc.
Broad knowledge and understanding of systems architecture infrastructure security and applications
Ability to interpret and understand Technology Risk policies and standards
Strong technical understanding of enterprise computing solutions including cloud hosting SaaS models and oversight responsibilities
Demonstrate proactive business judgment and decisionmaking skills to consistently provide sound and effective business decisions
Understanding of Internal Audit practices and processes
Able to work quickly and effectively under pressure and to efficiently handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Nicetohave (what sets you apart)
Demonstrated ability to aggregate and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
Creative problem solver
Highly adaptable and comfortable working in and through ambiguity and change.
Selfstarter results oriented and highly motivated great teammate who can work both independently and collaboratively
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing projects and priorities under time pressure without compromising quality
Demonstrated understanding for the complex and everchanging regulatory environment
International exposure and ability to work with a variety of cultures and perspectives
Strategic problem solver solves problems beyond daily business operations develops a clear vision for the business and takes a longterm view.
Ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization. Interacts in ways that gain acceptance and commitment influence opinion and resolve conflicts.
Proven senior level leadership and people management capabilities across multiple locations with a demonstrated track record in building high performance teams.
Proven interpersonal skills: twoway communications skills (oral and written) ability to build relationships influence others work with a diverse internal customer base.
Strong operations efficiency orientation (process costing etc. and ability to effectively manage ongoing operations within budget targets while finding opportunities for ongoing efficiency.
Strong business insight understanding of the business.
Creative proactive and pragmatic.
What 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 worklife balance.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our commitment to you
Valuesfirst 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
Our aim is to establish a business that benefits all customers and has a positive social and environmental impact.
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 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 pregnancyrelated 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 .
Primary Location
Working Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$123400.00 CAD $229300.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant jobrelated factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short and longterm disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about paid time off provisions.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
