Information Risk Manager
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Job Location:
Manila - Philippines
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Manulife is seeking a Manager Information Risk Management to lead the execution of independent secondline challenge and oversight activities across technology data and operational risk. Reporting to Director IRM IRO this role provides expert-level analysis challenge and governance scrutiny to ensure firstline risk practices meet Manulifes risk appetite standards and regulatory expectations.
This is a Second Line of Defense (2LOD) role focused exclusively on objective oversight and challengenot firstline risk management execution or control operation.
As a manager the role serves as a trusted advisor to functional risk teams centers of excellence and senior technology/data leaders.
Position Responsibilities:
Provide independent second line challenge of first line risk assessments controls and risk decisions.
Assess adequacy of technology data and operational risk practices against standards and regulatory expectations.
Develop clear evidencebased second line risk opinions and escalate material issues with recommendations.
Perform deepdive RCSA reviews and challenge risk ratings control assertions and completeness of assessments.
Identify underassessed risks weak controls and crossassessment inconsistencies.
Challenge vendor due diligence inherent risk scoring and oversight adequacy for cloud SaaS and critical providers.
Review major technology initiatives and platform changes for risk impacts and sufficiency of mitigation plans.
Evaluate risks associated with architecture changes new solutions and implementation activities.
Review incidents classifications RCA quality and recurrence prevention measures.
Assess and challenge risk acceptances and corrective action plans for feasibility and urgency.
Validate CAP closure evidence as part of second line review.
Review business continuity plans DR test results and resilience capabilities challenging gaps and assumptions.
Analyze enterprise risk data to identify systemic issues trends and emerging risks.
Use Generative/Agentic AI and automation tools to enhance oversight efficiency and thematic analysis.
Communicate challenge outcomes clearly advise stakeholders and represent second line in risk discussions and governance forums.
Required Qualifications:
610 years of experience in Information Risk Technology Risk Cyber Risk GRC or Operational Risk.
Experience performing independent secondline oversight or audit-style review activities.
Strong understanding of technology data cloud infrastructure and operational resilience risks.
Ability to evaluate complex risk scenarios and form wellsupported secondline opinions.
Experience with risk programs (RCSA thirdparty risk issues incidents BC/DR change risk).
Familiarity with GRC platforms such as Archer ServiceNow or Fusion.
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and standards (ISO NIST COBIT CSA/CCM OSFI etc.).
Exposure to Generative AI Agentic AI automation tools or continuous monitoring technologies.
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
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 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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Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.
