Strategy Analyst

Global Wealth & Asset Management (GWAM) operating under the brand Manulife Wealth & Asset Management is a key growth segment within Manulife and operates across North America Asia and Europe across our three business channels Retail Retirement and Institutional.

Our Corporate Purpose is to Make Decisions Easier and Lives Better and we are dedicated to helping our individual and institutional customers achieve their financial goals. With a global presence leading investment capabilities in both public and private markets and a commitment to sustainability GWAM is in a unique position to offer a wide range of solutions to customers around the world.

Our purpose as the GWAM Strategy team is to Strengthen GWAMs competitive position and create value for shareholders by driving better decisions faster. The Strategy Analyst will play a key role within the team supporting the development and execution of the overall strategy growth and transformation of our this highly impactful role the candidate will provide support to the GWAM Strategy team on a variety of assignments leveraging their analytical skills industry knowledge and strategic thinking to provide insights and recommendations that contribute to the achievement of our organizational objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the development of presentations for various internal audiences (including but not limited to the GWAM Leadership Team Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors)

• Support the development of materials for various external audiences (e.g. equity analysts rating agencies strategic partners external conferences) and internal audiences (i.e. employee townhalls)

• Support the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework to monitor and assess the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and identify areas for improvement

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of market trends competitor activities industry dynamics and M&A

• Engage with internal stakeholders from business units and functional teams to gather insights align objectives and facilitate decision-making

• Support strategic projects and initiatives

• Support the annual strategic planning process

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Business Administration Finance Economics or a related field

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling data analysis and market research.

• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop actionable recommendations.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey ideas and insights to diverse audiences.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Prior experience in strategy consulting corporate strategy investment banking or a related field preferred but not necessary.

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

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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.