Manager, Financial Crime and Corporate Compliance (12 months contract)

Manager, Financial Crime and Corporate Compliance (12 months contract)

Position Responsibilities:

1) Financial Crime Modernization Project (70%)

• Support the delivery of the Financial Crime Modernization Program, including strategic transformation initiatives across AML, sanctions, and client due diligence processes.

• Assist in project planning, coordination, tracking, and stakeholder management.

• Conduct data analysis to identify opportunities for process automation, efficiency improvements, and enhanced risk management.

• Support implementation and testing of new technology solutions, including AI and data analytics capabilities.

• Prepare project documentation, management reports, presentations, and meeting materials.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across Compliance, Operations, Technology, and Business teams to ensure successful project execution.

• Monitor project milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items.

2) BAU Enhanced Due Diligence Support (30%)

• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews and support periodic client reviews

• Perform customer risk assessments and analyze client information obtained from internal and external sources.

• Document findings and prepare clear, concise case summaries.

• Support remediation and regulatory-driven review activities.

• Escalate potential financial crime risks in accordance with internal policies and procedures.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.

• Approximately 3 years of relevant working experience preferred.

• Experience gained in a financial institution, bank, accounting firm, insurance company, consulting firm, or related professional services environment is highly desirable.

• Prior AML or financial crime experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Strong project management and coordination skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience with data analysis and interpretation.

• Interest in technology-enabled transformation, automation, AI, and process improvement initiatives.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to take ownership of tasks.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Flexible and willing to accommodate early morning or late-night calls when required to support global stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent spoken and written English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin would be an advantage.

When you join our team:

• 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.

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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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 accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

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