Manager, Corporate Strategy
About The Position
The Corporate Strategy team at Manulife partners with the Board, CEO, and senior leadership to define and advance the company’s long-term vision and strategic ambitions. We operate across segments, business units, functions, and geographies to shape enterprise priorities and enable sustainable growth. Our mandate spans strategy development, strategic planning, portfolio optimization, and cross-functional alignment. We lead high-impact initiatives that inform executive decision-making and position Manulife to win in an evolving global landscape. As a Manager, you will support the development and execution of Manulife’s corporate and business strategies. You will collaborate across segment and functional teams to analyze business challenges, identify opportunities, and help translate strategic priorities into actionable plans. You will also play a key role in coordinating the annual strategic planning process and preparing materials for executive discussions. This role will report to the team’s AVPs or Directors.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in corporate/business strategy, transformation, management consulting profile; preferably in the financial services sector, and/or top-tier management consulting firm
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: Very comfortable with quantitative financial analysis with the ability to synthesize data and provide actionable insights.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal skills for creating clear, compelling materials.
- Collaboration: Skilled at working across teams and building strong relationships.
- Execution: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs on time.
Responsibilities
- Support the annual strategic planning process, including gathering inputs, analyzing trends, and preparing presentations for senior leadership.
- Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and financial analysis to inform strategic decisions.
- Assist in designing and managing enterprise and segment-level strategic initiatives.
- Prepare executive-ready materials, including storyboards, presentations, and briefing documents.
- Collaborate with business segments and functions to ensure alignment between corporate and business unit strategies.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- mental health
- vision
- short- and long-term disability
- life and AD&D insurance coverage
- adoption/surrogacy
- wellness benefits
- employee/family assistance plans
- retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
- financial education and counseling resources
- paid holidays
- vacation
- personal days
- sick days
- statutory leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
