Manulife is hiring an Information Security Consultant to lead Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSA) and Risk Governance across technology, data, and information/operational risk. Reporting to the Director, IRM, this first-line role oversees risk execution and control operations aligned to Manulife’s risk appetite, standards, and regulatory expectations. You will act as a trusted advisor to functional risk teams, centers of excellence, and senior technology/data leaders—driving effective control design, monitoring, issue remediation, and clear risk reporting to enable informed decisions and strong governance.
Position Responsibilities:
Perform internal control testing for RCSA, Informational, and Operational Risk and Resilience Oversight, regulatory, and audit activities
Design and implement new controls; test design and operating effectiveness
Coordinate research and responses for completeness, data analytics, compliance monitoring, internal reviews, regulatory requirements, and external audits
Analyze processes and controls using data analytics to identify gaps, trends, and remediation needs
Recommend system enhancements and operational improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen risk governance
Troubleshoot and resolve complex operational and control-related issues
Drive continuous improvement of business processes and controls
Act as an internal SME for escalations, consulting, and problem-solving
Provide governance over issue resolution and corrective actions
Ensure integrity of processing and workflows through cross-department collaboration
Maintain and manage the department’s procedures and documentation library, ensuring accuracy and currency
Required Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in Information Risk, Technology Risk, Cyber Risk, GRC, or Operational Risk.
Experience performing independent L1B oversight or audit-style review activities.
Strong understanding of technology, data, cloud, infrastructure, and operational resilience risks.
Ability to evaluate complex risk scenarios.
Experience with risk programs (RCSA, third‑party risk, issues, incidents, BC/DR, change risk).
Familiarity with GRC platforms such as Archer, Service Now, or Fusion.
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and standards (ISO, NIST, COBIT, CSA/CCM, OSFI, etc.).
Exposure to Generative AI, Agentic AI, automation tools, or continuous monitoring technologies.
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
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