Hybrid Director, Financial Crime Compliance – North America Lead

at Manulife

• Job title: Director, Financial Crime Compliance – North America Lead
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$116,000 - CA$166,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Director overseeing and enhancing GWAM financial crime compliance programs in North America. Responsible for risk management and regulatory engagement in the asset management sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive quarterly management information reporting to Local Board of Directors and the Head of Global Financial Crime Compliance
• Oversee the implementation and management of the AML/CTF/ABC Risk Management Framework
• Conduct regular risk assessments to evaluate potential GWAM financial crime risks within North America
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive AML training program for key personnel
• Oversee all GWAM AML delegates for the funds under management of the management companies
• Serve as the primary contact with local authorities and regulators in North America
• Oversee the North America GWAM AML Program activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required
• Self-starter with clarity of analysis and expression, both written and oral
• 5-10 years of experience in asset management, fund administration, or relevant areas of financial services
• Excellent personal time management skills, with the ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively to meet global organizational goals
• Ability to project manage a portfolio of appointments, such as Collective Investment Schemes, ManCo, or group appointments
• Prior experience in preparation and presentation of C-Suite executive reporting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate precisely with senior executives
• Ability to exert influence, arbitrate, and resolve conflicts between internal and/or external stakeholders
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant law and regulations and assess their interdependence
• Knowledge of complex distribution structures would be an advantage
• Strong project and time management skills with the ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• AML-related qualification (e.g., ACAMS, ACOI/CI, QFA, ICA, CFCS, FIS)

Benefits

• health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage
• adoption/surrogacy benefits
• wellness benefits
• employee/family assistance plans
• retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
• financial education and counseling resources
• generous paid time off program including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
• full range of statutory leaves of absence