Role Summary

This opportunity offers a pivotal role in shaping our data security governance framework by leading the technical implementation of national regulations and managing cross-functional compliance initiatives. You will directly contribute to our mission of safeguarding client trust and ensuring regulatory adherence by establishing robust data lifecycle protections, DLP systems, and risk management protocols across the organization. In return, you will gain high-impact experience driving enterprise-level security strategy within a leading Sino-foreign joint venture insurer while advancing your expertise in cutting-edge data protection technologies and international standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate the technical implementation of data security regulations and orchestrate cross-functional resources to ensure effective compliance落地.
• Lead data asset inventory, classification, risk assessments, and policy enforcement to establish closed-loop data security management.
• Oversee key projects including MLPS assessments, security audits, DPIAs, and technical solution delivery to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Serve as the external liaison for regulators, auditors, and partners, managing all related communications and documentation.
• Build and optimize DLP and data lifecycle security frameworks while promoting security awareness training and culture across the company.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security, data security, or cybersecurity.
• Hands-on proficiency with DLP platforms (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Symantec), SIEM, database audit systems, API security tools, and cloud security configurations (Azure/AWS/Alibaba Cloud).
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Information Security, Computer Science, Communication Engineering, Law, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISP, CDPSE, CISM, or PMP are required if specified by hiring team; otherwise strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the financial services or insurance industry.
• Demonstrated project implementation experience in DLP, API security monitoring, incident management, or data security risk assessments.
• Deep familiarity with ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST Data Security Framework, and China’s MLPS 2.0 standards.
• Strong bilingual (Chinese/English) communication skills with proven ability to manage cross-departmental and external stakeholder engagements.
• Proven ability to draft security policies, procedures, emergency plans, and assessment reports independently.

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.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com.