MIMJ Director, Legal & Compliance

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager to join our Legal & Compliance team, focusing on Legal matters in Manulife Investment Management (Japan) Limited (“MIMJ”).  This role involves overseeing contracts review, management of internal rules, reporting to supervisory authorities, administration of board/shareholder meetings, and general legal matters as well as compliance matters related to MIMJ business.  The ideal candidate will have strong background in legal within the financial services industry, particularly in asset management. 

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit 
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile mindset and enable business outcomes 
• You thrive in teams, and enjoy getting things done together
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters 
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone 

We are looking for someone with: 

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience in asset management firms
• Excellent interpersonal skill and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details
• Ability to work on multi-tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to embrace change

On the job you will: 

• Review contracts and statutory documents
• Establish, revise, and manage of internal rules
• Report and submit documents to supervisory authorities and affiliated associations
• Cover general legal affairs
• Administrate MIMJ board meetings and shareholder meetings
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices to ensure the compliance’s compliance framework remains robust and effective. 
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time to support the overall compliance objectives of the organization. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in legal, preferably within the financial services industry, with a focus on asset management business (Toshi Komon Gyo, Toshi Shintaku Itaku Gyo)
• Strong knowledge of Japanese regulatory requirements and international compliance standards.
• Qualification as a lawyer is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with ITM (Toshi Shintaku) regulations is a strong plus.
• Fluency in Japanese and business-level English is required. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

 Our commitment to you

• Our mission; to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better
• A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success 
• A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry 
• Our best. Every day. 

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 recruitment@manulife.com.