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Compliance Manager

John Hancock

John Hancock

Legal, Sales & Business Development
Boston, MA, USA
USD 90,225-162,405 / year
Posted on Aug 28, 2025

The Compliance Manager is responsible for the execution and/or supervision of processes utilized to develop and update the organization’s compliance policies and procedures and the programs established to systematically test and evaluate the effectiveness of these policies and procedures. You will assist in performing and/or supervising a broad range of compliance tasks conducted by the Office of the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO’s Office”) in its mission to affect compliance with federal securities laws applicable to John Hancock Investment Company products, the John Hancock Group of Funds Complex, and their Advisers, sub-advisers, and service providers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage standards/processes/procedures/programs that enable John Hancock to comply with regulatory requirements in connection with SEC Rules 38a-1 and 206(4)-7.

  • Revise existing policies and procedures and develop new policies as needed with regulatory and/or business developments.

  • Conduct risk assessments and testing of compliance policies and procedures, to include planning, fieldwork, and reporting.

  • Assist the CCO’s Office in sub-adviser and service provider oversight, including participation in due diligence meetings, sub-adviser and service provider outreach, and continued monitoring of sub-adviser and service provider risk practices.

  • Track and follow-up on open issues until resolved.

  • Assist with regulatory filings.

  • Assist with Code of Ethics Oversight responsibilities.

  • Act as an advisor to business unit management on compliance matters and issues, providing regulatory insight and applying sound business judgment

  • Identify and implement technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the testing process.

  • May be responsible for managing corporate compliance responsibilities, including privacy and records retention functions.

Required Qualifications:

  • College/University degree preferably in Accounting/Finance/Business

  • 4-6 years of auditing, compliance, portfolio accounting or other relevant regulatory or investment company experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Project Management experience

  • Experience interpreting regulatory changes to ensure compliance

  • Experience representing prior organization and/or department internally and externally

  • Experience with RSA Archer (previously known as Archer GRC), or similar governance, risk, and compliance management software

  • Demonstrated knowledge of audit methodologies, control frameworks, and risk management practices

  • Professional Certifications/Designations evidencing expertise in key controls testing (i.e., CIA, CISA, CFSA, CPA, CA), or substantial progress towards achievement.

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.

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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.

Referenced Salary Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$90,225.00 USD - $162,405.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com 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/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)