Associate Manager, Audit & Advisory Services

Manulife•Waterloo, ON

12d•CA$73,725 - CA$122,875•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Manulife's Insurance Audit and Advisory Team and play a key role in enhancing governance and risk management and driving automation, ensuring our risk mitigation practices meet business, strategic and operational goals and regulatory standards. You’ll collaborate with senior business partners and get exposure to significant projects, leveraging analytics and tools like Power BI to support our digital transformation. Being part of our mission to become the most digital, customer-centric company in the industry. We support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs to foster a diverse and inclusive environment that drives organizational excellence. Learning Opportunities: As an audit professional at Manulife, you'll apply advanced tools, business analytics, machine learning, and Python to drive impactful audit outcomes. Our Audit and Advisory Services team provides rich learning opportunities, offering exposure to diverse audit strategies and specialized training, mentorship and coaching. These experiences will enhance your technical and soft skills, preparing you for advancement and new roles within the company. Leadership and Stakeholder Exposure: This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders in Segments and Group Functions. You will gain valuable insights and visibility, enhancing your leadership skills, your network and professional growth within the organization.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of internal or external audit, risk management, or equivalent business or advisory/consulting experience.
University degree is required.
Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to effectively communicate ideas and recommendations, and to listen and consider ideas of others.
Ability to quickly understand business processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations, and provide value-added and practical feedback.
Ability to work efficiently in diverse environments and cultures.

Nice To Haves

A recognized accounting (CPA, CA) or auditing (CIA, etc.) designation is preferable, but not essential for candidates with good financial services industry experience.
Good understanding of the Financial Services industry, applicable regulations, and risks is preferred.
Knowledge of the data analysis tools is preferred.
Knowledge of audit methodologies, control frameworks and risk management practices, and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities

Execute audit and advisory assignments in accordance with department and IIA standards and target dates, reporting any scheduling or budget over-runs to Senior Manager or Director.
Develop adequate understanding of the risks being handled by the unit being assessed to evaluate the controls in place to mitigate these risks.
Assist in audit planning, executing engagements to deliver on the audit plan and assist audit leads in reporting.
Prepare meaningful, concise, and well-articulated audit working papers, findings and recommendations.
Manage and communicate expectations regarding work deadlines and deliverables.
Apply analytical skills and be open minded to explore different ways to audit, embrace and utilize data analytics to enhance audit coverage.
Actively follow up on open issues with management, maintain open communication and lead the remediation testing of issues.
Lead various SOX processes, facilitate SOX planning, and provide oversight during walkthrough and testing phases.
Develop and maintain strong relationship with management.
Lead, coach and mentor junior staff assisting on projects.