Hybrid Global Financial Crime Modernization Lead – AVP

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About the role

  • Global Financial Crime Modernization Lead driving financial crime systems modernization at Manulife. Requires extensive experience in compliance and technology transformation roles.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the FC Modernization roadmap in alignment with Manulife’s governance structure
  • Lead communication across governance forums, ensuring timely escalation of risks, issues, and decisions
  • Prepare and present program updates, dashboards, and recommendations to senior leadership and committees
  • Create and maintain program collateral (status reports, risk logs, decision trackers) using PMP best practices
  • Collaborate closely with FC Tech teams to translate regulatory and operational requirements into actionable technology solutions
  • Ensure alignment between compliance objectives and technical architecture, design, and delivery
  • Coordinate global implementation of FC platforms and tools, ensuring consistency and compliance across regions
  • Oversee integration of Transaction Monitoring (TM), Screening, Customer Risk Rating (CRR) models, and Case Management systems
  • Act as the primary liaison for regulatory communication related to modernization initiatives
  • Influence decision-making across global teams and secure buy-in for modernization initiatives
  • Develop and manage program budgets in alignment with Manulife’s cost discipline framework
  • Identify and implement process enhancements to optimize FC systems and workflows

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • 15+ years of experience either in a senior leadership role responsible for managing departmental objectives and large-scale projects OR in Financial Crime Compliance, AML, or technology transformation roles
  • CAMS, PMP, or equivalent preferred
  • Strong leadership and program management capabilities
  • Expertise in FC systems (TM, Screening, CRR, Case Management)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including regulatory engagement
  • Ability to develop business cases and manage budgets effectively
  • Proficiency in program management tools and methodologies (PMP standards)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Mental health support
  • Vision insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance coverage
  • Adoption/surrogacy benefits
  • Wellness benefits
  • Employee/family assistance plans
  • Retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings)
  • Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
  • Financial education and counseling resources
  • Up to 11 paid holidays
  • 3 personal days
  • 150 hours of vacation
  • 40 hours of sick time

Job title

Global Financial Crime Modernization Lead – AVP

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$156,700 - $290,900 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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