AML/ATF Audit and QA Advisory Manager

We’re looking for a AML/ATF Audit and QA Advisory Manager to join our Integrated Compliance Services team at MBPS. In this role, you are responsible for providing oversight and advisory support to Asia Segment business units in managing AML/ATF-related audit and quality assurance activities. The role ensures that business units are well-prepared for internal and external audits, aligned with Global and Regional Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) standards, and capable of effectively remediating identified issues. Through proactive guidance and coordination, the Manager enhances AML/ATF governance, mitigates regulatory risks, and strengthens the control environment across the Asia Segment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide AML/ATF advisory support to Asia Segment business units for audits and QA reviews.

• Serve as the central coordination point for AML/ATF-related audit and QA matters across the Asia Segment.

• Review and challenge BU responses to audit and QA findings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and sustainability of remediation actions.

• Conduct thematic analysis of QA results, identifying common issues and recommending enhancements to strengthen AML/ATF processes and controls.

• Collaborate with Global FCC, regional compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on remediation strategies, QA outcomes, and audit expectations.

• Deliver training and knowledge-sharing to enhance BU capability in managing audit and QA activities.

• Track and report audit and QA results, including remediation progress to support senior management oversight.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years in AML/ATF, compliance audit, QA, or testing functions

• 2 years leadership experience.

• Proven experience handling or coordinating audit and QA reviews in a financial institution

• Experience working with regulators, auditors and compliance stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of AML/ATF regulations, risk management practices, QA methodologies, and industry best practices

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and regional teams.

• Demonstrated high ethical standards, integrity, and objectivity.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Law, Finance, or Business, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in collaborating with global stakeholders.

• Relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

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 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 [email protected].