The opportunity

Reporting to and supporting the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer (“CLCO”), Corporate Compliance, the primary responsibility of the incumbent is to assist the CLCO in providing independent advice, guidance and oversight to business operations and assists in assessing and confirming that adequate controls are in place and are operating effectively in order to manage and mitigate regulatory compliance risk.

The incumbent also assists to monitor and periodically test the business operations’ adherence to day-to-day policies and procedures. The incumbent needs to assist to oversee regulatory compliance, AML/ATF, anti-bribery and corruption, FATCA/ CRS and related compliance testing.

Position Responsibilities:

Assist the CLCO, Corporate Compliance on the following areas:

• Keep abreast of the new laws, regulations, codes and guidelines issued by the Government and the regulators including the Ministry of Planning and Finance, Myanmar Financial Intelligence Unit, Insurance Association, Directorate of Investment and Company Administration, Central Bank of Myanmar, Communicate the regulatory requirements to the management and business operations and assist them to identify the gaps and actions to close the gaps.
• Understand and implement the Manulife corporate requirements locally and incorporate the requirements in the business process. Provide update and report to Asia Compliance as per the corporate requirements.
• Build a close partnership with the business and have regular communication with them.
• Be proactive and stay on top of the business initiatives and ensure that local regulatory compliance and Manulife corporate requirements are complied with and incorporated in the business process and sufficient compliance controls are set up.
• Where incidents arise, advise the business the mitigating action to be taken and minimize reputational and regulatory compliance impact. Escalate significant incidents promptly to CLCO.
• Implement regulatory compliance program and the three-lines of defence model with compliance being the second line according to the Manulife corporate requirements. Timely update the regulatory requirements and issues in the corporate compliance management system and compile quarterly compliance reports to Asia Compliance. [corporate compliance reporting specifically]
• Promote compliance culture in the business and provide training to the company employees and agents on regulatory compliance requirements and Manulife corporate requirements including launch of e-training and awareness program. [training specifically]
• Carry out the compliance monitoring and testing function in Myanmar. Document the review and testing results with Manulife record management standard. [compliance testing]
• Review, approve & report on the matters relating to the corporate compliance such as compliance exception cases/ Bridger hit cases / EDD against individual customers and entity including partnership.
• Monitor, control & advise against corporate compliance works, AML, ABAC, Privacy, Record Management, etc…
• Prepare and present corporate compliance reports to senior management
• Participate in ad hoc compliance or other special projects and reviews as may be required from time to time.

Required Qualifications:

• An university degree in business or law
• 3 to 5 years’ experience
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office, working knowledge of compliance applications (such as Sanction screening tools, MFIU reporting tool, Archer, etc..) would be an asset

Preferred Qualifications:

• A compliance qualification such as Anti Money Laundering Certificate or similar one is preferred, if possible

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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