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Job Description

Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust (Manulife US REIT) is a Singapore REIT listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the SGX-ST) since 20 May 2016.

We are looking for a Compliance Specialist to support the Chief Compliance Officer in ensuring compliance with MAS and SGX licensing and regulatory requirements as well as compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Handle licensing and registration matters
• Assist with periodic updates of compliance manuals
• Monitor regulatory developments
• Provide timely escalation of issues to Chief Compliance Officer on all compliance related matters
• Assist with regulatory, statutory and internal / group reporting requirements;
• Assist with the implementation of a comprehensive and robust compliance program
• Assist with SGXNet announcements, circulars, annual reports, sustainability reports and other necessary public disclosures/filings
• Liaise with internal / external auditors, trustee and regulators on compliance, listing and licensing requirements
• Coordinate and conduct training from a regulatory and compliance perspective
• Liaise with internal / external legal counsel for compliance and legal matters where necessary
• Assist with corporate governance and corporate secretarial matters where required
• Other tasks and duties as assigned from time to time

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Tertiary qualification
• Sound knowledge of REIT / financial services industry
• Preferably 3-5 years of experience in regulatory, compliance, internal audit or external audit in the financial services or property-related industry
• Good command in English, verbally and written
• Meticulous, articulate and ability to work independently
• Good attitude with strong organisational and time management skills
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills

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 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].