Manager, Control Testing

Manulife

Manager, Control Testing in Manulife's Global Technology Governance & Control team. Driving control tests and monitoring in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operational tech.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$113,000 - CA$163,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement a Risk‑Based Control Testing Program Lead standardized, risk-based Line 1 control testing across technology domains and deliver clear, objective insights.
Conduct scoping, sampling, test procedure development, evidence evaluation, issue identification, and retesting in accordance with Line 1 testing standards.
Produce high quality‑ reporting and thematic analysis aligned with OSFI E‑21 and internal expectations.
Leverage automation, analytics, and AI enabled tools to improve depth, coverage, and consistency of testing.
Perform continuous monitoring of control performance, identify themes and trends and make recommendations for control improvements.
Contribute to weekly and monthly reporting, including scorecards, dashboards, and key operational metrics.
Represent the team in global forums, leadership meetings, offsite, and conferences — sharing insights and shaping strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive experience in Audit, Technology Risk, Information Security, Operational Risk, and Business Resiliency, within a global financial services organization.
Professional designation preferred (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) and university degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field.
Demonstrated ability to assess business processes and their risk implications, and make practical, beneficial recommendations.
Familiarity with key control frameworks and their application to technology environments.
Proven project management skills and ability to work independently while inspiring others' work quality.
Experience with data analytics to improve testing coverage and efficiency.
Hands-on experience with GRC tools (Archer preferred), Co-Pilot and Power BI.
Expertise in risk methodologies, control design, and audit standards.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills — you can simplify complexity and tell compelling stories with data.
Comfortable working across global time zones and navigating diverse collaborator environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
dental
mental health
vision
short- and long-term disability
life and AD&D insurance coverage
adoption/surrogacy benefits
wellness benefits
employee/family assistance plans
retirement savings plans
pension
global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
financial education and counseling resources
generous paid time off program

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk-based control testingtest procedure developmentevidence evaluationissue identificationcontinuous monitoringdata analyticscontrol designaudit standardsproject managementbusiness process assessment

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingindependencecollaborationreportingstrategic thinkinginspiring otherssimplifying complexity

Certifications

CPACIACISA