The opportunity is to drive the delivery of strategic projects, contributing significantly to our mission by analyzing data, conducting industry research, and providing actionable recommendations to leadership. This role will enhance your strategic thinking and analytical skills while positioning you to influence key decision-makers and drive impactful initiatives. You will gain experience managing complex projects and leading change within a large multinational corporation.

Position Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Project Delivery: Support and manage the delivery of strategic projects from start to finish, identifying structural problems and presenting findings.

• Research and Analysis: Conduct research on industry trends and competitive activity, analyze emerging trends, and synthesize recommendations.

• Decision Support: Communicate findings to stakeholders, identify trade-offs, and support decision-making processes.

• Initiative Management: Develop and manage integrated plans, lead reviews and budget planning, and monitor issues and risks.

• Reporting and Leadership: Provide objective progress reporting, serve as a thought leader, and act as a change agent.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of combined education and experience in a strategy function within a multinational corporation.

• Advanced degree in business or equivalent.

• Prior experience in top-tier management consulting, investment banking, or similar strategy roles.

• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in quantitative and financial analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within a financial institution.

• Demonstrated ability to influence leadership and implement recommendations.

• High level of conceptual skills and strategic thinking.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in diverse environments and cultures.

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.

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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 [email protected].

Toronto, OntarioHybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$84,375.00 CAD - $151,875.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.