Governance Analyst, Architecture & Engineering
manulife · Toronto, Ontario · Canada · On-site
Posted Oct 2, 2026
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The Governance Analyst role plays a key part in helping shape and strengthen governance, risk, and control practices across Global Architecture & Engineering, working closely with leaders, subject matter experts, and risk partners across the organization. The position offers broad exposure across A&E and the opportunity to influence how governance, risk, controls, audits, and regulatory commitments are managed across the organization.
Position Responsibilities
Maintain oversight of A&E risks, controls, corrective action plans, audit findings, and regulatory obligations to ensure they remain current, connected, and fit for purpose.
Identify gaps, overlaps, and inconsistencies across risks, controls, and governance processes, recommending practical improvements.
Drive the rationalization and simplification of governance, risk, and control processes across A&E.
Partner with risk, compliance, audit, governance, and business stakeholders to align activities and provide oversight, challenge, and insight.
Assess remediation plans, corrective actions, and risk commitments to ensure they remain appropriate, accountable, and on track.
Support preparation for audits, governance reviews, and regulatory assessments.
Develop concise executive-level reporting on risk, control, and governance matters.
Translate complex information into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership.
Identify and communicate key trends, themes, and systemic risks affecting A&E.
Support governance forums, leadership reviews, and organizational risk discussions.
Drive continuous improvement of governance practices, tools, and operating processes.
Required Qualifications
Three to five years of experience in governance, risk management, controls, audit, compliance, operational risk, business management, or a related function.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to assess issues holistically and identify root causes, gaps, and emerging risks.
Experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders in complex organizational environments.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and translate it into actionable insights and recommendations.
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Experience supporting governance forums, risk reviews, audits, regulatory initiatives, or remediation programs.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution, accountability, and follow-through.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using Archer, Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, or similar governance and workflow platforms.
Experience supporting governance, risk, and control activities within Architecture & Engineering or another technology-focused function.
Experience preparing concise risk and governance reporting for senior leadership.
Knowledge of corrective action plans, regulatory commitments,…