Ops resilience specialist

The Opportunity

The Data Operational Resilience Specialist is responsible for the development of the Global Data Technology’s approach to ensure data resilience readiness, maintain and enhance crisis management, business continuity and operational resilience practice, ensuring that it is fit for purpose and addresses the key risks of crisis and business disruptions. In this role, the incumbent will develop a sound approach to business continuity and operational resilience working within the risk and controls framework, balancing the needs of the business and Operational Risk Management (ORM) standards, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Business Continuity and Operational Resilience regulations, legislation, publications, policies, rules, and guidance and optimally incorporate the same into Global Data Technology's strategy and plans along with education for key collaborators and partners.
• Support the creation and maintenance of sound crisis response and business continuity management and operational resilience plans.
• Develop BCM/DR/Resilience roadmap for key functions across our business.
• Establish process/procedures, cost analysis, and controls in partnership with key partners from ORM, ETS and EDL Operations team.
• Coordinate and support business continuity planning across recovery teams to sustain critical data services in the event of a crisis.
• Design, implement, and lead coordinated business continuity, disaster recovery, and scenario testing exercises annually at a minimum.
• Maintain, manage, and educate Global Data Technology team members on Incident and Crisis Management Plans.
• Lead reportable event process, taking an active role in supervising EDL incident management performance, gathering information to support ORM operational event management process.
• Develop and maintain the data resilience supervising dashboard to provide senior leadership a single pane of glass operational resilience review at all times.

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated experience in leading or developing business continuity or operational resilience plans and programs in the Insurance or Financial Industry.
• Extensive knowledge of Crisis Management, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Operational Resilience general risk profiles.
• Experienced knowledge of Business Continuity Management as the sole BCM domain expert.
• Knowledge of methods, systems, and applicable legislative requirements for Crisis Management, Business Continuity, and Operational Resilience.
• 8+ years’ experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Information Security environment.
• Industry recognized certification (DRI/ABCP/CBCP/MBCI).
• Solid understanding of information systems, cloud technology/platforms (Hadoop, Azure Cloud), and operation procedures in accordance with established corporate security standards.
• Previous experience working in a large insurance, financial institution, or other regulated industries.
• Good communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Positive attitude with the ability to collaborate with geographically and culturally diverse multi-functional teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship management, and partnership skills.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture: We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity: We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation: We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship: We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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Region: Toronto, Ontario

Work Schedule: Hybrid

Salary Range: $92,190.00 CAD - $171,210.00 CAD

If you are applying for this position outside the main region, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range corresponding to your region.

Manuvie is an equal opportunity employer.

At Manuvie/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as our clients and foster an inclusive workplace that leverages the diversity of our employees and the skills of each individual.