Director, Corporate Development

The Corporate Development Analyst role presents an exciting opportunity to significantly contribute to Manulife's strategic growth. This position is pivotal in managing all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, as well as leading major strategic and ad hoc projects in line with the company's strategic plans. By acting as a catalyst and partner, you will help Manulife's operating segments execute their business strategies, complementing organic growth with M&A activities. This role offers the chance to engage in a collaborative environment while gaining experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, and transaction execution.

Position Responsibilities:

- Support the development of strategic options to enhance total shareholder return.

- Assess the impact of transactions or strategic initiatives on Manulife’s operations and objectives from financial and strategic perspectives.

- Develop clear and concise oral and written presentations that convey analysis and conclusions.

- Conduct detailed research on industry-specific information, including competitor and transaction analysis, and prepare related reports and presentations.

- Assist in managing transactions from initial evaluation through to due diligence, negotiations, and closing.

Required Qualifications:

- 5-7 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or corporate development.

- Proficiency in financial analysis tools and valuation processes.

- Advanced degree in finance, business, or a related field.

- FSA/FCIA preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Ability to analyze results, identify issues, and coordinate timely resolutions.

- Flexibility and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Competence in developing pro forma financial statements on a standalone and consolidated basis.

- Strong understanding of financial statements, general accounting standards, and industry ratios.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated leadership abilities.

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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].

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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/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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