Wealth Operations, Compliance Supervisory Senior Associate

Wealth Operations, Compliance Supervisory Senior Associate Manulife Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants The Senior Supervision Associate is a pivotal role within our updated supervision structure, dedicated primarily to supporting the supervision of financial advisors at Manulife Wealth. This position focuses on essential non‑licensed tasks that help maintain regulatory compliance and support the Tier 1 Supervision Team. Reporting directly to the National Director Field Supervision, the Senior Supervision Associate is instrumental in ensuring that advisors adhere to regulatory requirements, thereby protecting the interests of both the firm and its clients. Accountabilities Advisor Supervision & Branch Reviews Outside activity review for Supervision Manager approvals Shared premise review sent for secondary approval by Supervision Manager Relocation template approvals Associate advisor delegation letters Collect, track and report on audit response and article collections for audits Collect pre‑work and prepare reporting for Advisor Supervision Manager Branch Visits Collection and analysis of managed account data Account / Trade Reviews Multiple non‑material account reviews, including but not limited to: Update to non‑material client updates Name and address updates, including hold‑mail requests Foreign wires Non‑qualified security Donations Advisor code changes Manual account pre‑reviews Restriction requests Banking and systematic event approvals Transfer approvals POS failure inquiries Field Supervision Controls Provide reporting on effectiveness and efficiency of account and trade supervision Manage restriction control process for outdated KYC, foreign accounts, IA code changes, etc. Execute release testing Additional Accountabilities Management of the field supervision inbox Submission of sanction fines to commission Reimbursement review and submission to commission Preliminary AML flag analysis Branch Visit data collection to support this critical function Hard and soft skills Complete first level review of draft job aids and policy/process documents, including Wealth Guide articles Updating and tracking Compliance courses AML training Proofpoint completions and remediation actions Other unstructured/ad‑hoc responsibilities as advisors join or depart the firm Other responsibilities required to support field supervision, including leading small projects, identifying process improvement opportunities, etc. First point of contact for escalations and/or concerns re service levels of the team Immediate supervision of other team members, as required, to assist the local reporting line Manager Primary recipient of any new work/ tasks transitioned to the team, acting as a trainer/ SME to junior team members to ensure effective cross‑training and knowledge retention Qualifications and Skills 5‑10 years professional background in the financial services industry, preferably with a Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) Dealer Knowledge of the FCC System is a must Knowledge of Portfolio Aid 360 is an asset Microsoft tools such as Power BI, SharePoint and Excel is necessary Organizational and prioritization skills to be able to work in a multitasking environment A capacity to engage constructively and respectfully with individuals at all levels of the organization, and an ability to achieve high‑quality outcomes Highly detailed oriented Can manage the balance between servicing and supporting advisors while ensuring we follow supervision requirements Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and sound professional judgment Ability to manage ambiguity French language skills would be a bonus but not mandatory About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. 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