Hybrid Senior Manager, Audit and Advisory Services

at Manulife

• Job title: Senior Manager, Audit and Advisory Services
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$85,300 - CA$135,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Waterloo, Canada

About the role

• Senior Manager of Audit leading audit projects for Manulife's comprehensive audit team across North America and Asia. Collaborating with stakeholders to manage audits on compliance and operational risks with a focus on development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and/or execute audit projects in accordance with department and IIA Standards
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring high-quality delivery of audit work across multiple global stakeholders
• Lead interviews with our business partners to understand regulatory and operational risks, and assist with developing concise risk-based audit strategies and scope
• Supervise the work of audit staff to verify thorough testing, well-supported conclusions, and consistent documentation standards
• Assess risk management practices, identify control gaps, and provide practical and value-added recommendations for consideration by our business partners
• Maintain and enhance audit strategies and methodologies for common risk areas, supporting consistent execution across audit teams in North America and Asia
• Communicate results effectively, including presenting findings and preparing clear, concise audit reports
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our business partners
• Follow up on open audit issues to verify timely and sustainable remediation
• Leverage and advance audit technology, including data analytics and GenAI-enabled tools, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit execution.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of audit, risk management, operations or equivalent business, advisory or consulting experience
• University degree
• A recognized accounting (CPA, CA) or auditing (CIA, CISA) designation is preferable, but not essential for candidates with industry or compliance experience
• Knowledge of audit methodologies, control frameworks and risk management practices
• Background in compliance and AML processes is beneficial, and an AML certification (such as CAMS) is desirable
• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in diverse environments and cultures
• Exposure to data analytics tools and methodologies is preferred.

Benefits

• health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage
• adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
• employee/family assistance plans
• various 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 in Canada (including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days)
• full range of statutory leaves of absence