Director, Investment Risk Solutions, Global Wealth & Asset Management

at  Manulife

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THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Investment Risk Solutions to join our team. As part of the Investment Risk Oversight team which rolls up to the Chief Risk Officer of Global Wealth & Asset Management (“GWAM”), the Director of Investment Risk Solutions will play a critical role by aligning our technology and solutions’ capabilities to enable independent oversight of investment risks across portfolios managed and/or manufactured within Manulife’s GWAM segment.

• Maintain the infrastructure for collecting, storing, and managing risk data, including data lakes, data warehouses, and data pipelines.
• Develop and implement advanced analytics and modeling techniques to assess and quantify investment risks, including scenario analysis, stress testing, and predictive modeling.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement digital tools and platforms to streamline risk management processes, such as risk assessment, monitoring, and reporting.
• Leverage technology to automate manual risk management tasks, enhance data quality, and improve the efficiency of risk processes.
• Manage and prioritize queue of development and enhancement requests for existing tools and solutions.
• Leverage data visualization tools such as Microsoft PowerBI or Tableau to communicate complex risk concepts effectively to stakeholders.
• Manage and develop a team of 2-3 risk professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to support their growth and development.
• Stay abreast of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to investment risk oversight, ensuring compliance and adherence to best practices.