Reporting to the CCO for EMEA, MIMIL is recruiting a Compliance Director acting as PCF12 and Designated Person for Compliance (PCF 39) for a Dublin based “Super” Management Company “ManCo”.

This position is a broad-based role with support from the EMEA and Global Compliance Team. The successful candidate will have responsibility for regular board reporting to the MIMIL and Fund Boards. They will provide regular oversight of Delegated Investment Managers and other delegates, Product Governance and Distribution compliance. The role also involves implementation of regulatory developments, and enhancements to procedures and controls with respect to MIMIL’s operations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Providing regular and ad hoc reporting to the ManCo and Fund Boards

• The deployment and development of the MIMIL Compliance Programme

• Implementation of regulatory developments and forming policy statements for adherence to applicable regulations

• Working with the global compliance structures to ensure effective oversight of distribution activity and all relevant products distributed in the EEA

• Responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Code of Ethics Policy (Global Compliance COE support) and all other relevant group and local policies

• Oversight of all breaches and reviewing root causes to work with business partners to ensure recurrences are prevented

• Regulatory reporting and management of the Compliance Calendar

• Key compliance contact for Ireland employees. Provide training and information as required

• Reviewing risks and controls in the various business units and service providers

• Responding to various Board, client, and regulatory inquiries

Required Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level with a strong academic background

• At least 8-12 years of experience in an Asset Management Compliance function or relevant industry experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with senior executives

• Ability to apply knowledge to a dynamic and complex global business

• Solutions focused in a risk-based environment

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Luxembourg and Irish Regulators and Regulation UCITS, AIFMD and MIFID rules and regulations

• General understanding of other European regulation and regulatory developments

• Ability to understand and interpret complex regulations, assess their interdependencies and summarize their impact to provide pragmatic advice to the broader business

• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

• Pragmatic approach to managing multiple work areas and disciplines

• Knowledge of complex securities

• Ability to arbitrate and resolve conflicts between internal and/or external stakeholders

• Work collaboratively with a wide range of business partners

• Influence broadly across multiple stakeholders to provide regular advice to the business

• A self-starter who can work effectively both independently and with others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Legal background an advantage

• IMC or equivalent an advantage

• Fluency in one or more European languages is desirable

• Experience in dealing with global stakeholders and Boards of Directors is preferred

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .

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.

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid