This position is responsible for managing the investment compliance function. The individual in this role monitors compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, advises and collaborates with business units to develop policies related to investments and products, and evaluates internal controls and best practices for investments, derivatives and ESG etc. Additionally, the role supports the Regional Head of Investment Standard in overseeing the control environment in WAM Asia to ensure adherence to compliance policies and procedures. + **Responsibilities:** + Participate in various working groups focused on new local-specific initiatives and provide strategic compliance advice. + Participate in new client onboarding initiatives by reviewing client guidelines and coding rules/restrictions/regulations into order management/trading system and monitor investment portfolios according to regulatory requirements, product/investor requirements, market practices, and in-house guidelines. + Provide investment compliance, derivatives, ESG, regulatory advice to Portfolio Management Team, ESG, Trading, Operations and relevant stakeholders to ensure awareness and understanding of relevant regulations + (i) Evaluate derivative and ESG internal control, disclosure, and monitoring rules, (ii) establish required controls and monitoring best practices and standards. + Independently identifying, monitoring, and tracking of regulatory changes and developments with a focus on those impacting investment, derivatives and ESG related matters affecting the company, analyzing and assessing the business and compliance impact of regulatory developments, industry enforcement actions and providing strategic consulting in the decision-making process. + Implement compliance procedures and policies in accordance with all regulatory requirements and internal guidelines for Manulife Investment Management. + Assists in liaison with local and overseas regulatory authorities, e.g. MPFA, SFC and other third parties including the funds’ trustees and industry associations. + Perform compliance monitoring tests. + Aid in the compiling of necessary compliance and regulatory reports and documents as assigned. + Plan and direct investigations and quality assurance reviews as required. + Answers enquiries on compliance related issues. + Makes recommendations for improvement of compliance policies and policies. + Manages compliance related projects as assigned. + Any other compliance matter or otherwise as directed from time to time. **Individual Accountabilities:** + Provide regulatory advice and guidance to investment team and back office to identify and mitigate compliance risks inherent to those areas + Independently identifying, monitoring, and tracking of regulatory changes and developments affecting company, analyzing and assessing the business and compliance impact of regulatory development, industry enforcement actions and providing strategic consulting in the decision-making process + Drafting new or amending existing compliance and /or investment team policies and procedures to address regulatory developments. + Engage with internal and external stakeholders (including regulator) to communicate and discuss compliance issues and control deficiencies, incorporate systematic enhancements and changes. **Knowledge/Skills/Competencies/Education:** + Knowledge of investment industry and international financial markets. + Knowledge of investment products, MPF regulations, ESG regulations, and SFC’s codes and requirements. + Audit/law/compliance background; preferably with accounting / finance / legal designation. + At least 6-8 years of relevant experience with audit, financial intermediaries or regulator ( **experience with Bloomberg and/or Aladdin is essential)** + Strong English written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to demonstrate a high degree of initiative and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines. + Ability to analyze industry regulations; adapt and develop policy and procedures to meet compliance requirements + Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills. **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. 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