Assistant Manager, Vendor Information Security Management

The opportunity

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 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for vendor information risk assessments of new and existing vendors working with Category Managers in Procurement, BU contacts and contract owners, BU security officers and business continuity analysts.
• Assist with the establishment and completion of risk control assessments of internal information systems and functions
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and implementation of information risk policies and procedures as well as the monitoring processes and measures to enforce those policies
• Provide and exhibit an expert understanding of specific technical concepts and solutions
• Research and investigate independently new issues and innovations to maintain currency of technical expertise
• Identify problems, propose then execute solutions
• Perform contract reviews working with Legal, as appropriate
• Collaborate with key vendors, partners and other teams
• Assist with metrics creation and reporting
• Improve current processes adding value and efficiencies
• Perform site visits of vendors as required.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• 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 take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• 5 to 7 years of experience in IT auditing, Information security, Third Party Risk or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CISA or CRISC preferred but not required
• Excellent organization and planning abilities.
• Understanding of controls, audit and risk management.
• Ability to present to and work with all levels of management
• Ability to handle complex issues
• Proven ability to quickly and easily adapt to changes within the business and organization.
• Able to explain and bring business specific context to key IRM principles
• Understands constraints that impact specific operations and decisions in their immediate area, business and/or division

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• 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.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

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

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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