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Hybrid

Job Description

The opportunity

We are seeking an independent and experienced IT Audit Manager/Senior Manager to:

• Plan and execute technology audits to objectively evaluate the effectiveness of key controls and adequacy of risk management practices; collaborating with management to obtain a consensus on establishing the problem, risk exposure; produce meaningful audit reports that clearly articulate the position on risks and related issues, while meeting Audit Services operational targets related to budget, timeline and quality of execution.

• Perform integrated/cross functional audits in partnership with groups across Audit Services to provide comprehensive reporting on risks that could prevent the achievement of management’s objectives.

• All types of audits may be performed such as: technology, project, integrated audit as well as the assistance with the annual external audits, regulator inspections and other projects.

• Assisting in annual IT audit plan risk assessment, and working together with business audit teams to prepare IT portions within the audit committee report.

• Special work may be performed as determined by department priorities.

• Travel with Asia is required. Locations include China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Japan, Philippines, and Vietnam.

• Occasional night calls with North America is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and participate in multiple audit projects in parallel that may have changing scope, timeline, and resources under a complex technology environment.

• Independently assess the IT control environment and provide assurance to management with timely recommendations that reduce risk, help them run their business better, make strategic and operational decisions, and oversee management of risks and controls.

• Managing relationships with IT stakeholders, other internal governance groups, external auditors, and regulators.

• Manage and take the lead of audit engagement under Asia segment and collaborate with North America audit teams on global audits.

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.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 6 – 10 years’ technology audit or IT consulting experience.

• Professional auditing (CISA, CIA, CPA) or security (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH, CHFI, etc.) designations.

• In-house financial institutions technology audit, application development, and IT security experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge and experience in Application Security and Cybersecurity.

• Previous Big-4 experience preferable with audit and IT advisory experience.

• Proficient in English with strong report writing and communication skills.

• Proficient in Excel and other analytical tools such as PowerBI.

• Good business knowledge of insurance and wealth & asset management industry and relevant regulatory requirements.

• Proven track record in independently leading audit engagements.

• Strong team player, staying current with the latest technologies and changing laws and regulations on technology.

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 work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first 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
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

Manulife 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 [email protected].