The AI Transformation Analyst plays a key role in supporting Manulifes journey to become Customer Obsessed by supporting the delivery and enablement of AI automation and digital tools that improve operational this role you will analyze business processes assess pain points gather requirements and support the development of simple scalable digital solutions using AI and lowcode tools. You will work closely with operations teams technical partners and the Business Digital Enablement team to advance digital transformation initiatives that enhance employee and customer experiences.
Position Responsibilities:
Analyze operational workflows to identify inefficiencies bottlenecks and automation opportunities using AI tools such as Copilot GPT and formsAI.
Gather and document business requirements process maps and improvement opportunities.
Support the design of futurestate processes and assist with solution validation testing and user feedback cycles.
Utilize lowcode/nocode tools (e.g. Power Apps Power Automate Power BI) to help build out solutions that support business operations.
Support the creation of reusable components templates and documentation to enable scalable solution development.
Partner with business units to understand operational challenges and translate them into actionable solution requirements.
Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to ensure solutions meet business needs and align with transformation objectives.
Provide support for communications demos and training related to AI and automation initiatives.
Monitor solution performance metrics and contribute to reporting on KPIs and transformation outcomes.
Stay current on AI trends emerging technologies lowcode advancements and best practices in digital process improvement.
Recommend process improvement and automation opportunities based on analysis.
Provide recommendations to senior analysts leads or managers on solution feasibility and requirements.
Support data readiness activities for AI use cases (data mapping quality checks feature identification not ML building).
Assist in building and testing copilots embedded into operational workflows.
Partner with Risk/Legal/Compliance on responsible AI requirements.
Partner with change management to design adoption plans readiness metrics and stakeholder communications Facilitate workshops/discovery/ideation sessions.
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
Required Qualifications:
13 years of experience in business operations process analysis digital transformation or automation support roles.
Foundational experience in process mapping requirements gathering or workflow analysis.
Interest in learning lowcode tools such as Power Apps Power Automate and Power BI.
Comfort working with structured data and curiosity about how AI/automation can improve processes.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on experience building simple workflows or apps using low-code tools (e.g. Power Automate Power Apps) or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage several initiatives simultaneously.
Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in AI automation and process improvement is an asset.
Bilingualism (English and French) is an 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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Referenced Salary Location
Waterloo OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$59100.00 CAD - $98500.00 CADEmployees 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.