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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailReporting to the AVP Financial and Corporate Communications the Director of Financial Communications will manage the development and delivery of communications relating to the Companys CFO and the Global Finance team. Additionally they will support the AVP in articulating Manulifes financial and strategic narrative working closely with Investor Relations Office of the Corporate Secretary and partners within Global Finance.
In this role the Director of Financial Communications will define and amplify communications for Manulifes Global Finance team including the CFO for internal and external audiences aligned to business and functional priorities and goals through clear and engaging content across all channels.
Position Responsibilities:
Strategic messaging: Primary communications lead for the Global Finance team including developing and executing a holistic communication strategy aligned to functional priorities and goals.
Executive Communications: Leading and developing speeches blogs executive briefs social media town hall presentations media engagements and quarterly reporting messaging for the CFO.
Engaging and inspiring colleagues: Developing internal communications across a variety of channels in support of key initiatives and programs working closely with senior executives and crossfunctional leadership.
Seamless collaboration: partnering with teams and colleagues across Global Finance Global Communications Legal agencies and other partners to articulate Manulifes financial and strategic narrative to our key stakeholders including shareholders customers colleagues and communities.
Act as a trusted advisor: working closely with senior executives and business partners to provide strategic counsel on communications.
Required Qualifications:
7 years of relevant experience in external and internal communications as a publicly traded company preferably in the financial services industry. Insurance industry experience is an asset.
Experience across multiple communications disciplines (e.g. strategy communication thought leadership and transformation messaging colleague engagement brand issues management and storytelling).
Experience working with executives and senior leaders in a communications capacity including building and executing integrated plans that reflect strategy thought leadership media and colleague communications.
A strong grasp of global issues current events and business trends.
Strong project management skills with a proven track record of multitasking and prioritizing in a fastpaced environment.
Proven experience collaborating with partners to articulate complex information in a clear and engaging way.
Strong attention to detail working through critical projects and deliverables for completeness and accuracy.
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Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where wellbeing and inclusion are more than just words.
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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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Salary range is expected to be between
$105750.00 CAD $190350.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant jobrelated 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 longterm 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 paid time off provisions.
Required Experience:
Director
Full-Time