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Director, Control Testing – Asia

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Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

Build and Lead a Risk-Based Control Testing Program

  • Assistin building the Control Testing Team program in alignment with the Company'smethodology.

  • Direct standardized, risk-based Line 1 control testing across technology domains.

  • Supervise multiple engagements and guide the testing team onappropriate scoping, sampling, test procedure development, evidence evaluation, issue identification, and retestingin accordance withLine 1 testing standards.

  • Deliverhigh qualityreporting and thematic analysis.

  • Ensuretimelydelivery of high-quality reporting, thematic analysis, and clear risk insights for regional and global stakeholders.

People Leadership & Regional Oversight

  • Leadand develop a high-performing regional control testing team.

  • Provide coaching, quality review, and oversight to ensure strong, consistent execution.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration across time zones.

  • Coordinate closely with global peers to align regional execution to global strategy.

Modernize Control Testing

  • Identify, evaluate, andleverageautomation, analytics, and AI enabled tools to improve depth, coverage, and consistency of testing.

  • Find opportunities for continuous monitoring and streamline testing processes. Champion the shift from manual, point in time processes.

Keep Us on Track

  • Contribute to weekly and monthly management reporting, including regional scorecards, dashboards, KPIs, and operational metrics.

Be a Global Voice

  • Represent the Control Testing function in global forums, leadership meetings, and cross-functional initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

  • Strategic problem solverwho'spassionate about risk and capable of building a teamthat delivers results.

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Audit, Technology Risk, Information Security, Operational Risk, or Business Resiliency within a global financial services organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional designation (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) and university degree or equivalent experience in Computer Sci ence, Information Technology, Business, or related field.

  • Demonstrated ability to assess business processes and their risk implications, and make practical, beneficial recommendations.

  • Expertisewith key control frameworks and their application to technology environments.

  • Excellent project management skills and ability to work independently while guiding others work quality.

  • Experience with data analytics to improve testing coverage and efficiency.

  • Hands-on experience with GRC tools (Archer preferred),Co-Pilotand Power BI.

  • Abilityto harness data lakes, Python, and Gen AI to enhance testing would be an asset.

  • Expertise inrisk methodologies, control design, and audit standards.

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills - you can simplify complexity and tell compelling stories with data.

  • Comfortable working across global time zones and navigating diverse collaborator environments.

  • Fluent Englishrequiredproficiencyin one or more Asian languages strongly preferred.

Core Proficiencies

  • Leadership & Influence: You inspire confidence, guide teams, and influence outcomes across all levels.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: You build trust, align priorities, and manage expectations with finesse.
  • Critical Thinking: You connect dots,anticipaterisks, andthinkseveral steps ahead.
  • Collaboration: You thrive in team environments and know how to bring people together to solve complex challenges.
  • Communication:You'rea skilled presenter and facilitator, able to tailor your message to any audience.
  • Execution Excellence: You manage time and priorities like a pro, delivering high-quality work in fast-paced settings.

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 .

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 reasonabl e 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 .

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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Job ID: 149329597

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