Director, Global Fund Oversight

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid

The opportunity
From new regulations to modernization, the pace and extent of changes in the accounting profession are significant. The diversity and complexity of our investment and insurance environment make our accounting and finance opportunities challenging. Bring your expertise to our dedicated teams and contribute to the integration of the best and most stringent accounting practices and standards. Our main global objective: improve operational efficiency and support our many internal and external collaborators.
The Director, Global Fund Oversight position is accountable for Fund Oversight management. The role is responsible for the optimization and scalability of the NAV oversight process, the analysis of potential alignments and processes integration while building strong influential relationship with key partners. Participation in projects, management of initiatives as well as staying current on accounting and regulatory reporting is required. The Director should also manage processes and serve as a role model and mentor for junior team members by sharing knowledge, and inspiring others to be engaged in the tasks and projects.
Responsibilities

• Implement and validate changes to fund oversight procedures and ensure that documentation is updated to reach operational objectives and that standards are met.
• Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge regarding technical aspects of work.
• Support organisational change planning and efforts as required, namely with respect to the global consolidation of oversight.
• Deal with internal / external collaborators/suppliers in order to resolve standard queries and problems.
• Understand emerging issues and challenges, and develop effective resolutions
• Document future control environment and identify high risk processes and suggest controls to be implemented to mitigate risk identified.
• Build and demonstrate collaborations.
• Identify capacity within the team, help find solutions to roadblocks, advance issues when required.
• Directly lead and complete the initiatives / requests.
• Further the understanding of, and help achieve, Fund Oversight strategic objectives
• Manage a team of 10-15 professionals towards achieving Fund Oversight team objective.
• Identify achievements, flag interdependencies, dedicatedly identify actual or potential issues
• Support the development of long-term and short-term plans and goals.
• Demonstrate a dedication towards continuously updating knowledge.
• Develop an integrated and intuitive view of fund oversight business-as-usual results and processes.
• Support various initiatives and ad-hoc requests, and approach new work with curiosity and creativity
• Develop and improve appropriate dashboard and monitoring application.

How will you create impact?
To be successful in the role, the candidate will possess not only the experience and knowledge of Wealth & Asset Management business but must form relationships with all levels and fields throughout the global company and to have the ability to communicate effectively. We are looking for a result-oriented leader with a good understanding of investment accounting and in-depth knowledge of financial markets.
What motivates you?

• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to develop and form relationships and engage and influence others
• Flexible and adaptable when dealing with change with a strong awareness and understanding of cultural diversity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively connect with all levels.
• Strong social skills with the ability to collaborate negotiate and influence effectively.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, particularly in the area of using sound, independent discernment, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience, CPA designation an asset
• Strong business insight with ability to communicate sophisticated financial concepts and results in a clear, concise, easy to understand manner (written and verbal).
• Expertise in working within a global organization
• Wealth and Asset management business knowledge
• Highly effective influence, negotiation and collaboration skills with the ability to work across the enterprise globally.
• Knowledge of SimCorp Dimension an asset
• Results oriented, able to handle expectations, work under tight deadlines and lead ambitious priorities.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.

Our commitment to you

• Boundless opportunity We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Values-first culture We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
• Continuous innovation We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today.
About John Hancock And Manulife
John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com.
One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, and education savings plans. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com.
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].
Salary & Benefits
The annual base salary for this role is listed below.
Primary Location
CAN, Ontario, Toronto, 200 Bloor Street East
Salary range is expected to be between
$99,225.00 CAD - $178,605.00 CAD
If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.