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Operational Risk & Control Senior Specialist

Job in Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
  • IT/Tech
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Halifax Regional Municipality

The Senior Analyst, Operations Risk & Control provides risk and control guidance to Retirement Operations business units. This role supports the identification, documentation, and monitoring of key risks and controls within the Risk and Control Inventory. The Senior Analyst identifies control gaps, recommends practical remediation plans, and ensures controls are appropriately designed, implemented, and tested.

The role works closely with Retirement Operations and the Risk Management team to ensure issues are tracked, remediated, and closed on time. The successful candidate brings strong retirement industry knowledge, hands-on experience with operational risk and internal controls, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders. Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and a solution-oriented mindset are essential.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Support and complete Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) for operational business lines

  • Identify control gaps and recommend effective, risk-based solutions

  • Execute control testing per the testing plan, report results, and support remediation with operations

  • Partner with operational teams to design, implement, and monitor controls

  • Review, investigate, and manage risk incidents and loss events; ensure timely logging and closure of corrective action plans

  • Partner with business leaders to respond to audit findings, track remediation actions, and confirm closure within agreed timelines

  • Build strong relationships with business and support partners; prepare and present materials for senior audiences

  • Support projects and business changes that impact risk or controls

  • Develop and maintain risk metrics and reporting

  • Required Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of audit, risk management, or comparable business experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

  • Working knowledge of audit standards, control frameworks, and risk management practices

  • Ability to understand business processes, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations to control deficiencies

  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills

  • Detail-oriented, results-focused, and committed to quality

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, Risk certifications) are an asset

  • Experience with retirement plan services operations

  • Data analytics experience is an asset

  • 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.

  • The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

    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 .

    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…

    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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