AML Compliance Manager

Role Summary:  Manulife is looking for this role in the AML Compliance team of the Legal & Compliance of the Company to provide a unique opportunity to the successful candidate to provide support relating to Japan AML/ATF Compliance, external and internal AML/ATF audits and any ad-hoc projects.  Job Description:  · Provide day-to-day advice, support to our Japan business and operations on AML/ATF, FATCA/CRS and ASF matters (hereinafter collectively referred to as “AML/ATF).  · Review and enhance the Japanese AML/ATF Compliance framework, including review and preparation of policies, guidelines.  · Handle local regulator, law enforcement body enquiries, investigations, audits on AML/ATF.  · Drive, manage and monitor any compliance and operational required remediation/enhancement works to ensure compliance with the Japanese AML/ATF regulations, laws and guidelines.  · Review and keep abreast of any regulatory requirements, initiatives rolled out by the Japanese regulator, law enforcement body relating to AML/ATF Compliance, carry out gap analysis and ensure timely implementation.  · Handle consultations on draft regulations, guidelines rolled out by the Japanese regulator relating to AML/ATF Compliance.  · Prepare, review and if required deliver training to the Japanese business and operations on regulatory, compliance requirements touching upon AML/ATF Compliance.  · Work closely with Regional AML/ATF Compliance team on case onboarding, including those involving Enhanced Due Diligence.  · Provide training and guidance to the members of AML Compliance team.  · Prepare, review ongoing reports for periodic regulatory/compliance updates to Manulife’s Board of Directors, Regional and Global Compliance and Senior Management on AML/ATF matters.  · Lead, manage and coordinate ad-hoc AML/ATF company projects, initiatives where required.  · Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of AML Compliance team, Manulife Japan.