About the Role
The Global Compliance Testing Team is seeking a Senior Tester to support our US Segment. This role is responsible for executing second line of defense compliance testing and evaluating control effectiveness across a variety of business areas. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in performing testing procedures and analyzing results. You will work closely with business and compliance partners to assess controls, identify issues, and support remediation efforts.
Responsibilities
- Execute risk-based compliance testing engagements, including walkthroughs, sample selection, and detailed testing procedures.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls through hands on testing.
- Document testing activities, evidence, and conclusions in the company GRC platform (e.g., Archer or similar).
- Test adherence to internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements relevant to the business.
- Analyze testing results to identify control deficiencies, exceptions and emerging risks.
- Document findings and draft testing reports summarizing procedure performed, results and issues identified.
- Work with Audit Services, Risk, and Business Unit Compliance teams under guidance to support testing execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, or a related financial services role.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document work performed.
- High attention to detail and strong ethical standards.
- Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Working knowledge of financial services industry practices and regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with broker-dealer and/or insurance/annuity regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, FINRA, state insurance regulations).
- Experience using a GRC platform (e.g., Archer or similar).
- Exposure to data analytics tools or techniques used in compliance testing.
- Experience performing control testing, including walkthroughs and sample based testing.
Skills
- Compliance testing
- Risk management
- Audit
- Financial services
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- Ethical standards
- Independent work
- Team collaboration
- GRC platform usage
- Data analytics
Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field) or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $73,350 - $122,250 USD
Benefits
- Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
- Health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage.
- Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits.
- Employee/family assistance plans.
- Retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions).
- Financial education and counseling resources.
- 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.
- Full range of statutory leaves of absence.
About the Company
- Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.
- John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
Equal Opportunity
- 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 hr@manulife.com.
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