Assistant Manager, Regulatory Compliance
Cebu - Philippines
Job Summary
This role supportsRegulatoryComplianceManagement with a focus onsupportinga team responsible forRegulatoryremediation managingRegulatory inventoryoverseeing risk and control activities andsupportingregulatory examination. The ideal candidate brings a strong backgroundin Regulatory Compliance Management fieldand demonstratesexpertisein driving compliance initiatives across global stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities:
Responsible for monitoring analyzing and escalating regulatory changesand remediation effortsensuring timely assessment and integration into the compliance framework.
Foster team engagement and support professional development by providing coaching feedback and growth opportunities aligned with individual and organizational goals.
Oversee the identification classification and governance of authoritative sources ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations across jurisdictions.
Provide subject matter expertise in interpreting regulatory developments and assessing their impact on business processes controls and compliance obligations.
Collaborate with audit risk and business stakeholders to ensure regulatory risks are appropriately captured assessed and addressed through effective control procedures.
Support the design and execution of risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs) ensuring consistencyand alignment with enterprise risk management standards.
Drive continuous improvement in regulatory change management processes including documentation standards stakeholder engagement and reporting practices.
Represent theteamin governance forums audits and regulatory reviews providing insights and evidence related to regulatory risk oversight and control effectiveness.
Deliver training walkthroughs and coaching to team members and business partners to build awareness and capability in regulatory compliance and risk management practices.
Job Requirements / Skills and Competencies:
1-3 years management experience good leadership ability
Good interpersonal skills creative and open minded willingness to learn and adaptive to change.
Proven experience in Compliance Legal Risk or Audit.
Proficient in MS Office Suite of products including MS Word Excel Power Point.
Intermediate skills in MS Excel use of formulas and report formatting.
Knowledge or experience in data analytics and visualization tools such as PowerBI is preferred.
Fluent in English good English-language writing skills.
Flexible and adaptable when dealing with change with a strong awareness and understanding of cultural diversity.
Ability to work independently under pressure and make prompt decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Diligent in meeting given deadlines
Strong eye for business excellent judgement and the ability to make decisions in times of uncertainty.
Proficiency in developing and writing policies and procedures.
Understanding of regulatory compliance management programs and methodology.
Professional Experience:
Professional knowledge in Compliance Legal Risk Banking Fintech or Audit.
3 to 4 years working experience in the Insurance Asset Management Banking or Financial Services.
Experience in Regulatory Compliance is highly preferred.
Education:
Bachelors degree preferably in accounting law finance business or related fields.
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.
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Working Arrangement
Required Experience:
Manager
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.