Job Description

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.













Working Arrangement Hybrid Reporting into Field Compensation and External Sales Reporting umbrella, this critical role is responsible for supporting Sales and Distribution. The Financial Analyst, Field Compensation & External Sales Reporting provides strategic support to Individual Insurance and Affinity with their compensation and reporting for sales/inforce metrics. The Financial Analyst will need to have a key understanding of the divisional business strategy to ensure alignment with compensation and rewards programs supported by the team. They will work with several strategic partners including; commissions, finance, underwriting, marketing and distribution teams. This role is expected to deliver reporting and analytics to help achieve business goals and drive sales. Key Accountabilities May Include: Field Compensation and Strategy (75%) Leads\' administration, annual review and design of compensation plans for variable paid personnel.

• Building and administering plans that align with strategic direction and goals
• Ensuring consistency of compensation plans and competitiveness across the industry and within Manulife
• Confirm compensation plans are accurate and well laid out for employees
• Allocation of annual incentive targets to internal staff and external advisors
• Review and approval of the precise calculation of incentive payments and production of statements
• Supporting the life cycle of field staff (Offer letters, compensation statements, promotions, terminations and reconciliations)
• Explanation and analysis of variances in compensation plans relative to targets and provide commentary
• Developing metrics, tracking and reporting sales leaders

Production Reporting and Analysis (25%) Deliver accurate and timely reporting for several Distribution teams that incorporates business knowledge, thought and understanding to help our partners make impactful decisions.

• Advisor rewards program administration and reporting, including bonus calculations and payments
• Internal and external sales reporting
• Productivity reporting for field service staff
• Coordinating the completion of surveys and ad hoc reporting
• Reengineering tasks to improve efficiency and automation, reduce duplication, and minimize errors

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

Qualifications

• University Degree and/or equivalent industry experience
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work with complex financial issues and concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, relationship building, negotiation and influencing skills
• Initiative to explore new ideas and the ability to motivate others to accept progress and change
• Proficient in Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint
• SQL, VBA, and PowerBI knowledge are an asset
• Comprehensive knowledge of sound business practices and controls, and accounting/audit principles applicable to Distribution
• Demonstrates a commitment to delivering excellent service
• Gather and synthesize information from multiple sources
• Results oriented; highly focused on accountability
• Strategic mindset
• Highly collaborative working style
• Effective change agent who embraces change and leads change management
• Provides innovative solution to complex problems

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
  

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as \xe2\x80\x98MFC\xe2\x80\x99 on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under \xe2\x80\x98945\xe2\x80\x99 in Hong Kong. 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 is listed below.






Primary Location Toronto, Ontario Salary range is expected to be between $51,525.00 CAD - $85,875.00 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.