The GWAM Strategy & Transformation Office is recruiting a Manager, Transformation, to assist in driving the transformation initiatives at Manulife Global Wealth and Asset Management. The transformation project team is accountable for driving major transformation projects that span multiple areas of our segment. Examples include operating model design, M&A integration,
The successful candidate will be expected to support and eventually own transformation projects, which entail:
Framing key issues & problem solving through first principle thinking
Developing initial hypotheses and structuring data analysis
Conducting stakeholder interviews to understand business problems
Drawing meaningful insights from data analysis and external research/ industry trends
Developing actionable recommendations and articulating them through executive presentations
This role offers a chance to develop your career in a dynamic environment, where you can employ your analytical skills and strategic perspective to make a significant impact.
Position Responsibilities:
Think analytically to break down moderately complex issues into smaller, manageable components. Frame hypotheses for subcomponents, identify data analysis required, source data
Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and insights that inform strategic recommendations
Maintain a basic understanding of the business, value chain, financial acumen, and customer lifecycle for the strategy being supported
Conduct market research and use external data, benchmarks, industry trends to inform recommendations
Articulate output of the data analysis and resulting recommendations to team members and cross functional stakeholders
Prepare presentations, dashboards, etc. to share insights and recommendations with senior collaborators (e.g. VPs and SVPs)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage insights and recommendations for successful project outcome
Participate in day-to-day operational decision-making and support project management and reporting/ monitoring project performance
Required Qualifications:
University degree in business management, economics or finance
Over 5 years of experience, preferably 2-3 years in management consulting or similar strategy roles preferred
Strong numerical skill, MS Excel proficiency and experience with analyzing large data sets
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to apply structured thinking process to solve complex problems independently
Strong storytelling skills and the ability to craft clear, compelling recommendations using Microsoft Power Point
Self-awareness and the ability to use a variety of methods and techniques to achieve goals.
Ability to identify the "what" and "why” while considering diverse perspectives to build support for ideas.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Quebec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec
When you join our team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
About Manulife and John Hancock
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