Manulife Bank

Financial Services

RiskandControlSpecialistBankOperations

$59–59k Waterloo, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Risk and Control Specialist – Bank Operations at Manulife Bank. Skills: Risk and control, Bank operations, Regulatory compliance. Support execution of Risk & Control Programs. Assist ensuring controls align with policies”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Investigative skills; Attention to detail

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3-5 years of experience in Risk or Audit, Operations, or Business Support within a financial services environment, understanding of operational risk, internal controls, and regulatory expectations, analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills, written and oral communication skills

Nice to Have

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, Prior experience to control testing supporting audit engagements, regulatory reviews, or compliance reporting

What You'll Do.

Support execution of Risk & Control Programs

Assist ensuring controls align with policies

Assess Bank Operational risks and controls

Identify potential gaps or improvement opportunities

Support issue management and remediation

Assist reviewing and validating control remediation

Support and execute regulatory reporting

Support internal and external audits

Support review of control reports

Support access management tasks

Build relationships across Bank Operations

Enable effective risk management and governance practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Operations, Fraud, Compliance, Risk and Technology teams; Build relationships across Bank Operations and partner teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Oral communication; Communicate ideas and recommendations

Full Job Description

As a trusted partner to advisors, at Manulife Bank, we deliver sophisticated lending solutions and financial strategies that don’t just grow wealth, they amplify it. Built on a foundation of excellence and driven by bold innovation, we empower advisors to deepen relationships, unlock potential, and redefine success for their clients. We’re looking for visionaries who understand where banking is headed; those who can blend the precision of complex financial products with the possibilities of cutting-edge technology. Join us, and be part of a team where banking drives extraordinary outcomes. As the Risk & Controls Specialist, you will be joining a dedicated group pf Bank Operations professional where customer needs are top of mind. The Bank Operations Risk & Control Specialist support the design, execution, and ongoing monitoring of the Bank’s operational risk and control framework. The role partners closely with Operations, Fraud, Compliance, Risk and Technology teams to ensure risks are identified, controls are effective, and regulatory obligations are met. **Position Responsibilities:** * Support the execution of the Bank Operations’ Risk & Control Programs, including: Process Criticality & Inherent Risk Assessments (PCIRA), Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), and control testing. * Assist in ensuring controls align with internal policies and external regulatory expectations to assess Bank Operational risks and controls and identify potential gaps or improvement opportunities. * Support issue management and remediation and assist in reviewing and validating control remediation to ensure issues are effectively addressed. * Support and execute regulatory reporting and compliance activities, including AML, FATCA/CRS, and other regulatory requirements. * Support internal and external audits, SOX testing, and regulatory examinations, including responding to inquiries, coordinating evidence, and supporting walkthroughs. * Support review of control reports and access m

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