Job Description

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You\xe2\x80\x99ve come to the right place. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99d like to hear from you.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid



The opportunity

Reporting to the Global Head of Enterprise Risk Management and collaborating extensively with our Sustainability group, you will lead the enhancement of environment and social (E&S) risk integration across Manulife. You will play a key role in the identification, governance, and mitigation of E&S risks across Manulife\xe2\x80\x99s global segments and functions as subject matter expert on E&S and risk management. Leveraging your expertise in both climate and nature as well as social themes, you will help Manulife stay informed on emerging ESG issues that could lead to strategic, market, credit, product and/or operational risk.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration of environmental risks (including both climate and nature related risks) and social risks into the wider Enterprise/Operational Risk Management frameworks
• Develop a social risk management program across the enterprise to address emerging and evolving social risks
• Advise business units on E&S risk issues across Manulife\xe2\x80\x99s principal risks and function as the subject matter expert for the organization on E&S risk matters
• Lead the operationalization of Manulife\xe2\x80\x99s Environmental Risk Policy across global operations and business segments, including the integration of the environmental risk appetite across the organization
• Embed and maintain necessary compliance and governance processes to ensure adherence to the Environmental Risk Policy across the organization
• Responsible for providing qualitative and quantitative expertise on climate risk identification, assessment, measurement, and monitoring, including the development and integration of necessary tools
• Guiding business segments with the quantification of material E&S risks
• Ensure on-going adherence to global regulatory requirements within Manulife\xe2\x80\x99s operational regions (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Securities and Exchange Commission, etc.) and contribute to relevant regulatory forums (i.e., pilots, surveys, etc.)
• Responsible for developing an enterprise-wide scenario analysis tool and climate risk modelling program to assess both physical and transition risks across the organization
• Work with first line, second line and third line functions to enhance E&S risk management and ensure the risks are governed appropriately
• Define any new requirements for related risk policies and support the integration of climate and social risks across existing policies
• Play a critical role in Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) and Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) related work across the organization
• Support with on-going rating agency and disclosure requirements on E&S risk related matters, including regulatory responses
• On-going stakeholder management and cross collaboration with enterprise risk teams, DE&I, Global Sustainability, and other business segments to enhance E&S risk management practices
• Actively work to advance E&S risk management and make progress towards addressing E&S risks across the enterprise
• Represent Manulife in industry forums and be an active member of the sector as it relates to E&S risk management
• On-going monitoring and reporting of the evolving ESG risk landscape, including upcoming regulatory risks, and escalating relevant risks to leadership through on-going communication

Job Requirements:

• Education in a relevant field of study (Sustainability/Environment/Climate, Risk Management, Business, Economics), preferable at graduate level
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a related discipline. Experience in the financial sector in large complex institutions is considered a strong asset
• Strong conceptual, strategic thinker and self-starter. Experience with influencing stakeholders at all levels of seniority internally and externally, collaborate effectively and drive results with impact and efficiency.
• Understanding of ESG risks, specifically environmental risks (climate/nature/physical/ transition/systemic), and social risks, as well as knowledge of emerging E&S issues - including climate risk guidance (TCFD, TNFD, OSFI B15) and guidance on social risks, as well as other regulatory/external guidelines and recommendations is a strong asset
• Demonstrated ability to enhance existing organizational processes and implement new approaches
• Strong people skills and excellent cross functional communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex topics in simple language

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 .

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 , , , , and . Additional information about John Hancock may be found at .

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 .

Salary & Benefits

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Primary Location Toronto, Ontario

Salary range is expected to be between $100,500.00 CAD - $180,900.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact 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 for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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