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 ArrangementHybridGlobal Wealth & Asset Management (GWAM), operating under the brand Manulife Investment Management (MIM), is a key growth segment within Manulife and operates in 19 geographies across North America, Asia, and Europe. As of December 31, 2023, GWAM had a total AUMA of $849B across our three business channels - Retail, Retirement and Institutional.Our Corporate Purpose is to Make Decisions Easier and Lives Better and we are dedicated to helping our individual and institutional customers achieve their financial goals. With a global presence, leading investment capabilities in both public and private markets and a commitment to sustainability, GWAM is in a unique position to offer a wide range of solutions to customers around the world.Job Summary:Our purpose as the GWAM Strategy team is to [Strengthen MIMs competitive position and create value for shareholders by driving better decisions, faster.] The Senior Strategy Analyst will play a key role within the team, supporting the development and execution of the overall strategy, growth, and transformation of the MIM franchises. In this highly impactful role, the candidate will provide support to the GWAM Strategy team on a variety of assignments leveraging their analytical skills, industry knowledge, and strategic thinking to provide insights and recommendations that contribute to the achievement of our organizational objectives.Responsibilities:

• Support the development of presentations for various internal audiences (including but not limited to the GWAM Leadership Team, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors)
• Support the development of materials for various external audiences (e.g., equity analysts, rating agencies, strategic partners, external conferences) and internal audiences (i.e., employee townhalls)
• Support the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework to monitor and assess the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and identify areas for improvement
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of market trends, competitor activities, industry dynamics and M&A
• Engage with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, business units, and functional teams, to gather insights, align objectives, and facilitate decision-making
• Support strategic projects and initiatives
• Support the annual strategic planning process
• Develop and mentor other junior analysts on the team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and market research.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey ideas and insights to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of the wealth management and asset management industry preferred.

About Manulife and John HancockManulife 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 MFC on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under 945 in Hong Kong.Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt 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 .Salary & BenefitsThe annual base salary for this role is listed below.Primary Location Toronto, OntarioSalary range is expected to be between $70,350.00 CAD - $117,250.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact 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 for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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