Director of Strategy, Affinity

The Director of Strategy Affinity plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic initiatives for ManulifeCanadas Affinity business. This position is integral to setting the vision driving execution and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The Director will lead strategic planninghelp govern the investment portfolio and track program execution whileprovidinginsights through research and analysis and actingas a trusted advisor tothe business leadership team. This role requires strong leadership strategic thinking and the ability to collaboratewith stakeholdersto deliver measurable outcomes.

Position Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead ongoing research efforts in support of senior leadership assigned projects and product development efforts to enable customer-focused fact-based business decisions.

• Serve as business lead for assigned strategic initiatives and projects including creating business cases gaining leadership commitment and leading / monitoring implementation and continued alignment with businessobjective.

• Demonstrateabilityto break down complex problems into actionable steps and create solutions where blueprints may not exist.

• Develop executive presentation materials and performance reports evaluating options for business growth andfacilitatingdecisive executive actions.

• Effectively communicate with leaders project sponsors and senior leadership to create consensus on keyobjectivesand strategies.

• Lead effective non-financial business planning strategy and market research discussions with senior staff.

Chief of Staff & Governance

• Support the head of the business in managing priorities preparing executive materials and ensuring governance of strategic programs.

• Managethe agenda for key governance forums on behalf of Affinitys Leadership Team tracking actionitemsand drivingtimelyresolution.

• Coordinate cross-functional working groupsas needed.

• Monitor progress of strategic initiatives track success metrics and escalate risks or issues as needed.

• Drive governance of the annual planning process and funding requests.

Leadership

• Provide leadership within a culturally diverse cross-functional team with an attitude of customer first.

• Act as the primary liaison between the Affinity business and the CanadaStrategy & Transformation team ensuring Affinity-specific priorities and activities are surfaced tothe Canada Strategy & Transformation teamwhile translatingCanada-level strategic direction into actionable plans for the Affinity business.

• Coach andassistdirect reports and peers.

Required Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of progressive business experience including successful execution of complex projects.

• University degreerequired; advanced degree or professional designation preferred. Management consulting experience is an asset.

• Prefer excellent understanding of financial services industry and Affinity business models.

• Strong financial acumen and ability to build detailed business cases.

• Excellent communication influencing and conflict management skills.

• Ability to work with and influence cross-functional teams.

• Effective conceptual diagnostic analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Well-developed planning and project management skills.

• Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.

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.

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

At Manulife/John Hancock we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment retention advancement and compensation and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship religion or religious beliefs creed sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions) sexual orientation genetic characteristics veteran status gender identity gender expression age marital status family status disability or any other ground protected by applicable law.

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If 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 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 for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.