Director, Wealth Strategy

Global Wealth & Asset Management (GWAM) is a key growth segment for Manulife. We operate different channels (Retail, Wealth, Retirement and Institutional) and are a major player in North America, Asia and Europe.

The Director, Wealth Strategy is a key contributor to the overall strategy, growth, and transformation of the MIM franchises. Reporting to Head, Wealth and Retirement Strategy, the Director will have a specific focus on our NA Wealth business and will partner with multiple stakeholders to identify/refine strategic objectives, translate strategies into discrete priorities and drive quality execution of initiatives.

More specifically, the Director will be responsible for the following:

• Analyze key strategic priorities and bring insights to generate executive action that creates value for the organization
• Advance strategy for our Wealth business in Canada and Personal Investing business in the US
• Ensure discretionary spending aligns with strategic priorities
• Establish and drive cross-functional collaboration and engagement across the GWAM, focusing on execution and business readiness in support of the broader enterprise strategy.
• Work closely with Finance, Transformation and Business Operations partners to monitor progress on strategy execution and delivery, identifying areas of intervention and required pivots where needed
• Align with competitive and market intel to ensure the strategic goals are both aspirational and achievable
• Contribute to the development of presentations to the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, Transformation Delivery Team and other senior audiences
• Manage strategic projects, as needed
• In this high-profile and fluid role, the candidate may also be asked to support other parts of the GWAM business on an as-needed basis.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies/Education:
 

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant, progressively senior experience
• Experience in wealth and asset management is preferred  
• Result-oriented with an ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple initiatives and develop solutions
• Proven ability drive results while implementing innovative solutions that challenge the status quo
• Strong business, strategic, critical and analytical thinking
• Ability to lead, influence and drive collaboration, accountability and innovation across GWAM
• Ability to set, manage and work to the expectations of stakeholders and to work independently as well collaboratively in a dynamic group
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, with varying audiences in a matrixed, geographically dispersed environmentUsing appropriate judgment in dealing with unexpected issues and requests, demonstrating an ability to prioritize work
• 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 stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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

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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, Ontario

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$105,750.00 CAD - $190,350.00 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.