head of ComplianceManulife (International) Limited - Selen Chan

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Job Description
Head of Compliance is primarily responsible for owning and uplifting the MBPS compliance program and ensuring the company's compliance with applicable local regulations and global policies & standards. He/She will also act as a key advisor to the MBPS leadership team on all matters related to compliance and will work closely with the second line of defense compliance officer.
Key Accountabilities:
This position is responsible for supporting the MBPS Risk and Compliance team in its oversight of the Compliance Management program for MBPS, specifically on the following areas:
Regulatory and Corporate Compliance
Ensure the company's compliance with regulations and issuances applicable to the company's operations by monitoring regulatory deliverables and engaging with necessary stakeholder to ensure we fulfill our compliance and reporting obligations.
Act as a key advisor to the MBPS management, including the Senior Leadership Team, on all matters relating to local regulatory and global company compliance.
Ownership of the MBPS Compliance Program:
Lead the development of the Compliance program at MBPS through effective communication with MBPS leadership and active participation in projects and discussions aimed at evolving the overall compliance culture
Monitor the performance of the compliance program by conducting periodic compliance reviews to ensure policies and procedures are being followed and adjust the program as necessary
Create and prepare memos, reports and bulletins communicating regulatory updates of compliance issues for distribution internally or to various committees in a concise and professional manner
Govern the responsibility to report misconduct and noncompliance, the path for reporting, and protection from retaliation
Due Diligence:
Provide Compliance Assessment on all control framework being developed and deployed in MBPS
Liaise with legal and regulatory bodies on compliance-related audits, reviews and issues
Provide guidance and support on the formation of corrective and/or preventive action plans on compliance related issues
Ensures all employees complete assigned mandatory training modules in a timely manner
Carry out periodic evaluation of the compliance Programs and make appropriate changes and improvements
Minimum Skills Requirement to Hire
The Candidate (Internal/external):
Completion of post-secondary studies, with a bachelor's degree in Law, Finance or Business Administration
10-year Experience in Compliance, with Legal background is preferred
Strong communication and analytical skills
Ability to work independently under pressure and make prompt decisions in a fast-paced environment, with changing priorities
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with immediate stakeholders
Ability to work with multiple objectives, and conflicting priorities.
Ability to develop and deliver effective communication to improve business unit understanding of compliance issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complicated messages relating to compliance issues. Proficient in MS Office Suite of products including MS Word, Excel, Power Point
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About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States and Manulife elsewhere. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2018, we had more than 34,000 employees, over 82,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving almost 28 million customers. As of June 30, 2019, we had over $1.1 trillion (US$877 billion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $29.4 billion in payments to our customers. Our principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States are where we have served customers for more than 100 years. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we trade as MFC on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under 945 in Hong Kong.
Manulife is an equal opportunity employer. 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 and advancement and we administer all of our practices and programs based on qualification and performance and without discrimination on any protected ground. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request any accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Head of Compliance
Manulife (International) Limited - Selen Chan
Philippines
10-50 years
Not Specified