The Director, Information Risk Management is responsible for providing 2nd Line of defense risk oversight and challenge to U.S. Segment in the area of information security risk and technology risk.

Position Responsibilities:

• Delivering the 2nd line information risk oversight program to US Segment while supporting the Segment to own and manage their risks efficiently and effectively. The oversight activities span across third party, changes, operational resilience, risk and control self-assessment, incidents and reportable events, issues and CAPs, disaster recovery, etc.

• Promoting a strong information risk culture and diversity, equity and including values. 

• Staying abreast of new and emerging regulatory requirements as well as emerging and evolving risks.

• Managing capacity by monitoring and acting on anticipated change in workload and resource changes.

• Ensuring the team is properly trained and kept current with information risk and cyber security developments, threats and emerging technology.

• Interacting and cooperating with other GIRM teams and IRO counterparts to ensure consistent and efficient processes.

• Maintaining effective relationships with L1 stakeholders and L2 risk partners to drive the best outcome.

• Owning the risk reporting activities for US Segment.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in governance, risk and control functions preferably in information security and technology risk areas.

• University degree

• Expertise in best practices of various aspects of information risk management and prior experience as a leader in IT risks.

• Strong communication skills including ability to explain technical information to non-technologists including business executives.

• Strong competencies in collaboration, problem solving and influencing key risk decisions

• Knowledge of the regulatory environments in the U.S.

• Knowledge of security software, IT audit and security, programming/coding and/or IT compliance

• Recognized professional designations in Information Security, Audit and Business Continuity (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CSSLP, MBCP)

Competencies:

• People management

• Presentation and facilitation skills to all levels and audiences

• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships

• Strong team player (collaborative)

• Solid knowledge and understanding of the industry, strategic direction and operational challenges

• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities

Key Leadership Behaviors:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Sound judgement and balanced risk view

• Influencing

• Collaboration

• Full ownership and accountability

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

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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.