Operations Associate UL Rate Crediting

The Canadian Segment Legacy & Inforce Management team focuses on Portfolio Optimization one of Manulifes key strategic priorities as well as Inforce Management. The team is responsible for identifying opportunities and executing initiatives to improve the value of inforce blocks. The teams mandate is to improve the Canadian Segment ROE generate free capital reduce risk and improve remittances for the company. The ongoing management of inforce business is the other primary focus of the team.

Reporting to the Manager of Canadian Legacy & Inforce Management the Operations Associate-UL Rate Crediting is responsible for the daily updating of Manulifes administrative systems with Retail and Institutional pricing files various rates index values and stock prices accurately in a time sensitive environment. The incumbent is the key contact for stakeholders when issues related to interest rate crediting arise which happens quite frequently.

Hours

• Incumbent must work shift beginning at 9am EST and finishing when all prices have been uploaded usually around 5pm EST.

• Overtime may be required.

• The role would become hybrid in-office for 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Gather a variety of financial inputs (government and corporate bond yields FX rates equity index values stock prices mutual fund values seg fund values etc.) from various sources on a daily basis validating accuracy within defined thresholds and investigating issues

• Run and upload all Universal Life crediting rates to administrative systems supporting client-level rate-crediting for over $8B of assets under management validating accuracy of all calculated rates within defined thresholds and investigating / reporting issues.

• Validate accuracy of the upload of rates to 7 administrative systems

• Prepare Weekly and Monthly Marketing materials relating to all crediting rates calculated and ensure materials are posted to advisor and client facing outlets

• Support a number of additional adhoc / manual processes including data gathering rate calculation reporting etc. for departmental cross-departmental and external stakeholders

• Act as a liaison between stakeholders for any delays or issues.

• Support team members with training scheduling processing issues etc. and perform validation of their work as required.

• Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a dynamic work environment where the timing of data availability changes day to day.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies.

• Support vendor management

• Perform internal testing quality assurance and other auditing functions to ensure the integrity of department processing and workflow

• Facilitate problem solving and remedial action by collaborating with internal stakeholders

• Manage the document and procedure library ensuring that procedures and job aids are accurate up to date.

What we are looking for

• A university or college degree in Business Economics Finance Computer Science or Mathematics preferred or equivalent work experience.

• At least 1 year of experience.

• Exposure to Financial Services environment/industry will be highly regarded and advantageous in this position.

• React quickly and meet tight deadlines maintaining accuracy and thoroughness.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong data gathering analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly and easily to changes within the business.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

• Excellent organization planning and time management skills.

• Moderate Microsoft Excel and macro skills.

• Ability to work overtime hours is a necessity.

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Referenced Salary Location

Salary range is expected to be between

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.

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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