Senior Director, Audit and Advisory Services Lead

2 months ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Manulife Full time
Job Description

This role is responsible for overseeing the management and execution of audit activities within the actuarial risk framework, encompassing Corporate Pricing Standards, Corporate Valuation Standards, SOX, and AuG-43.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the delivery of high-quality, professional, and cost-effective internal audit services for global actuarial audits associated with the company's actuarial risk framework.
  • Develop and manage a risk-based audit plan to ensure adequate audit coverage, based on the risk assessment of the actuarial audit universe.
  • Provide leadership on improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency of audit services globally.
  • Offer senior management, including CFOs and business unit executives, objective and reliable assessments of the adequacy of risk management practices within their segments, along with value-added recommendations to enhance risk management practices.
  • Support business unit management in discharging their responsibilities by providing risk management consulting, education, and training, while maintaining a business-partner relationship.
  • Plan and direct audit projects identified by audit or requested by senior management.
  • Contribute to the development of Audit Services policies, strategy, and direction, continually improving audit and administration processes using technology.
  • Manage Audit Services' resources efficiently, economically, and effectively.
  • Assist with the preparation and presentation of reports to Audit Committees of Segment subsidiary companies.
  • Recruit high-caliber staff and provide appropriate development and training utilizing the Audit Services Core Competencies model.
  • Liaise with members of the Actuarial Development Program Committee and support actuarial rotations for the development of Actuaries globally.
Requirements:
  • Ability to quickly understand business processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations, reach appropriate conclusions, make value-added recommendations, and influence management to take appropriate actions.
  • Excellent knowledge of audit methodologies, control frameworks, and risk management practices, as well as regulatory requirements.
  • Solid understanding of risks managed in the company's actuarial areas, including product development, product pricing, reserve valuation, model risk, reinsurance, capital management, and actuarial oversight functions.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in diverse environments and cultures, across multiple office locations.
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations orally and in writing, at Segment and Group levels, and to listen and consider ideas of others.
  • Excellent customer focus and commitment to quality.
  • Results-oriented, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects.
  • Strong relationship skills, including the ability to deal effectively with CFOs and business unit SVPs, VPs, and AVPs.
  • Proven leadership and management skills in achieving departmental, project, and individual objectives, as well as developing staff.
  • Actuarial or accounting designation with relevant post-qualification experience in actuarial areas.
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.


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