Manager, Vendor Governance Management

**The opportunity**

The Manager, Vendor Governance reports to the Sr Director, Vendor Governance Management in North America (Business Unit) and is responsible for ensuring effective risk management of the Company’s vendors globally.

The incumbent will have a deep understanding of relevant risk management principles and best practices. The individual is accountable for driving and monitoring compliance to the Company’s Outsourcing and Third-Party Risk Management Policy. As a critical element of the first line of defense, the manager will monitor and manage vendor risk, including conducting risk stratifications and developing risk mitigation plans for vendors deemed to be highest or heightened risk.

In this capacity, the individual must be skilled in influencing others to assess and monitor vendor risk and follow vendor risk management policy.

This job description does not represent a comprehensive listing of job duties that are required of the employee performing this role. We reserve the right to change duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare and complete annual risk governance for highest risk vendors
- Complete pre-contract clause review of highest or heightened risk vendors
- Participate in the Global Vendor Management Program, measuring SLA and vendor performance
- Escalate vendor risk issues and compliance problemsEngage Information Risk Management and other risk Subject Matter Experts

The vendor manager will oversee their own portfolio, partnering with the business to ensure that vendor onboarding and ongoing risks are mitigated.

**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**
- 3+ years’ experience in vendor management or third-party risk, Operational or Enterprise Risk, Internal Audit or Corporate Procurement or Contracts
- 5+ years in a professional environment
- Graduate degree
- Knowledge of risk and control practices, procedures and principlesStrong written and verbal communication skills

**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.

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**About Manulife and John Hancock**

**Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

**Primary Location**

Toronto, Ontario

**Working Arrangement**

Hybrid
**Salary range is expected to be between**

$84,375.00 CAD - $151,875.00 CAD

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short