Senior Manager, Information Risk Assurance Program

Senior Manager, Information Risk Assurance Program Join to apply for the Senior Manager, Information Risk Assurance Program role at Manulife As the Senior Manager, Information Risk Assurance, you'll lead assurance activities, working closely with different lines of defense to bolster our risk management processes. You'll focus on evolving our assurance practices, standardizing procedures, and ensuring compliance with global information risk management standards. Position Responsibilities Collaborate with teams to identify control improvements and develop corrective action plans. Conduct assurance activities across information security domains, including business continuity, third-party risk, and cybersecurity. Drive automation and standardization of assurance processes to enhance efficiency. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership and business units. Stay abreast of evolving information and technology risks, regulations, and compliance requirements. Manage multiple assurance projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery. Required Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, business resiliency, or technology risk management within a large enterprise. Familiarity with cybersecurity, network security, and information security controls. Experience in risk advisory consulting and analyzing complex data sets. Strong communication, consulting, and report-writing skills. Ability to quickly grasp business processes and their risk implications. Preferred Qualifications Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred. Recognized professional designations (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM) are highly desirable. 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. 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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. 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 recruitment@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Waterloo, Ontario Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $94,220.00 CAD - $174,980.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Manulife by 2x Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industry: Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr