Director, Global Cybersecurity Risk Engagements

The Opportunity

Join the GCS Team and Experience the Frontlines of Global Cybersecurity! Embark on an exciting journey with the GCS team and gain unparalleled exposure to the intricate world of global cybersecurity management. Witness firsthand how we tackle ever-evolving threats and implement layered protections to keep Manulife safe and secure.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the demanding schedule of the GCS role in control assessment engagements, and act as the primary interface and manager for the GCS portion of the engagements

• Review, negotiate and unify related and / or common engagements to streamline efficiencies

• Maintain a calendar view of engagements, their status, teams involved, and level of effort

• Offer a strong risk perspective for engagements, addressing scoping, methods, and conclusions

• Evaluate draft engagement issues to ensure identified gaps are valid, accurate, and documented as such

• Identify problems and inefficiencies through review of control design / data analysis and propose solutions for resolution or optimization

• Review the adequacy of risk management and internal controls, identify issues, and develop remediation actions.

• Provides overall support in the end-to-end process of GCS risk driven engagements

• Streamline engagement processes to ensure maximum efficency

• Building and maintaining long-term relationships internal GCS teams and risk partners

• Collaborating and engage with key internal stakeholders to facilitate engagement delivery

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ year’s experience working in a client-facing, matrix, project-based organization, gained through prior audit, advisory, consulting, professional services firm, or other large organizations.

• Knowledge of audit methodologies, control frameworks and risk management practices

• Results oriented with a focus on quality, delivering value, and strong attention to detail

• Ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in an computer engineering role Diligent in maintaining project plans, adhering to timelines, escalating issues appropriately, and documenting outcomes for reporting to senior stakeholders.

• Ability to quickly understand business processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations, reach appropriate conclusions, and make value-added and practical recommendations

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.

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If 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.