Senior Compliance Analyst

We’re looking for a Senior Compliance Analyst to join our Central Compliance team at MBPS. In this role, you are responsible for performing more complex and judgment‑based compliance reviews to ensure sales, marketing, and distribution of communications conform to internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements. The role applies independent judgment within established frameworks and provides guidance and support to Compliance Analysts to ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery.

Position Responsibilities:

• Independently review and manage moderately complex or higher‑risk sales, marketing, and other communications materials across institutional and retail distribution channels.

• Perform end‑to‑end ownership of assigned reviews, from intake through resolution.

• Carry out essential compliance monitoring activities, including social media monitoring, web sweeps, inventory audits, and periodic assurance activities.

• Apply independent judgment within established policies and escalate novel, ambiguous, or disputed matters as appropriate.

• Provide day-to-day guidance and informal coaching to Compliance Analysts on review approaches and standards.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of review standards, controls, and documentation.

• Identify trends, recurring issues, or process gaps and communicate observations to the Specialist or manager.

• Collaborate on compliance team projects, including process enhancements, data analysis, and technology enablement initiatives.

• Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and issue resolution.

Required Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in the investment management or asset management industry.

• Working knowledge of distribution models and marketing compliance rules (US, Canada, EMEA) is an asset. 

• Prior knowledge of (US/CA/EMEA) marketing compliance rules and regulations is a plus.  

• College/University Degree and/or equivalent experience in Business or Finance, or related fields

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good knowledge and understanding of regulatory, legal, and industry issues impacting the assets and wealth management business.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast paced, deadline‑driven environment with minimal supervision.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of staff and stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously.

• Detail oriented and a quick learner, with demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality work within tight deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the application of sound judgment.

• Professional knowledge of the financial services industry, including insurance, banking, and asset management.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment, with strong cultural awareness.

• Ability to work independently and under pressure while maintaining consistency and quality.

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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