Global Head of Vendor Risk and Governance (for Procurement Related Third Parties)

Are you ready to shape the future of vendor risk management on a global scale Were seeking a visionary leader to drive strategy innovation and operational excellence across our procurement related Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) this high-impact role youll report to the Head of Procurement and lead a global team of 50 professionals influencing how we manage first line risk and governance across 20000 contracts and 10000 vendors.

Youll be at the forefront of regulatory compliance technology adoption and process transformation ensuring we meet OSFI B-10 standards while leveraging AI and advanced analytics to optimize workflows. If you thrive in complex regulated environments and want to lead change through collaboration bold thinking and cutting-edge solutionsthis is your opportunity.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational execution for global vendor risk management.
• Oversee end-to-end vendor lifecycle ensuring OSFI B-10 compliance and timely regulatory deliverables.
• Optimize processes and workflows across Vendor Governance Information Security Risk and Audit Remediation teams.
• Drive adoption of AI tools and analytics for risk assessment and workflow automation.
• Ensure effective integration of systems (Ivalua ProcessUnity Archer) for data governance and reporting.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with procurement legal and second-line risk functions.
• Lead remediation of audit findings and deliver executive-level reporting on vendor risk metrics.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Risk Management or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in vendor management procurement or third-party risk within a regulated global environment.
• Expertise in OSFI B-10 compliance or similar regulatory frameworks; experience interfacing with regulators.
• Proven success leading large diverse teams across geographies.
• Strong background in process optimization operational excellence and AI-driven risk management.
• Proficiency with workflow and risk tools (Ivalua ProcessUnity Archer or similar).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to influence senior leadership.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution and accountability mindset.
• High integrity sound judgment and ability to thrive in a matrixed global environment.

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term 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 U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.