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Working Arrangement Hybrid

The Canada Strategy & Transformation team is recruiting an Analyst to assist in driving the transformation at Manulife. The Canada Strategy & Transformation team works across Canada\xe2\x80\x99s businesses and functions, supporting senior management in developing Manulife Canada\xe2\x80\x99s long-term strategy and driving key strategic initiatives. Team members have access to a unique vantage point to participate in and shape some of the most important strategic decisions within our Canadian market and are part of a network of Global Strategy professionals, having exposure to businesses and functions across Manulife\xe2\x80\x99s global operations. The Analyst is responsible for the research and analysis in support of the development and execution of strategic projects. The Strategy Analyst drives goals in alignment with the organization\'s strategic objectives and client/customer needs, providing the right data and insights at the right time to help stakeholders solve challenging problems. The Analyst supports the strategic decisions via the thoughtful analysis and presentation of current state, firm strengths/challenges, industry/market trends and competitive research. The Strategy Analyst also delivers comprehensive, forward-looking advisory services to senior management, while maintaining an effective monitoring framework and process that will help ensure a successful execution on our strategy to achieve our objectives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with team members to drive Manulife Canada\xe2\x80\x99s transformation and strategic priorities, represent the team on cross-functional work, identify issues, escalate as required, and recommend solutions to keep priorities on track
• Support business and function leaders in developing and accelerating strategic growth initiatives in line with the segment\xe2\x80\x99s strategic objectives
• Participate in special projects involving research, analysis and synthesis of industry trends, market positioning or competitive activity to form recommendations and understand impact on the business
• Participate in the delivery of annual planning and reporting activities for the segment
• Support strategy discussions across the assigned key business units and with strategy groups across the organization
• Work closely with Strategy peers across our Global Strategy Network, ensuring adherence to enterprise process and governance, where applicable

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies/Education

• Degree in business or equivalent
• Prior experience in top tier management consulting, investment banking or similar strategy roles preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in a strategy function (or equivalent) within large multi-national corporation
• Good business acumen and understanding of the strategy function
• Excellent analytical capabilities, very comfortable with quantitative & financial analysis
• Demonstrated ability to influence and get recommendations approved
• Regarded as a realistic and practical individual, and is respected for ability to deliver
• Must be a great communicator
• Ability to work effectively in diverse environments and cultures
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today. About John Hancock and Manulife John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com . One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance , annuities , investments , 401(k) plans , and education savings plans . Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com . 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 recruitment@manulife.com .






Salary & Benefits The annual base salary for this role in the primary location of Toronto, Ontario is expected to be between $68,775.00 CAD - $114,625.00 CAD. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com 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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.