Business Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Manager to support an investment team. This role combines strategic coordination project management and executive support playing a critical part in enabling the team to effectively deliver for clients and execute on business priorities.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to the team leveraging strong organizational awareness business acumen and project management expertise to drive operational efficiency and support key initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

Business & Team Support

• Provide proactive high-level support to a team of an investment team (Portfolio Managers Client Portfolio Managers and Analysts) enabling them to focus on investment activities and client engagement

• Act as a central point of coordination across the team ensuring alignment on priorities deadlines and deliverables

• Support preparation of client materials presentations and reporting in partnership with the team

• Build strong relationships across internal stakeholders to facilitate communication and execution

Project & Initiative Management

• Lead and manage key business initiatives and projects on behalf of the team ensuring timely and high-quality delivery

• Track deliverables manage timelines and coordinate across cross-functional partners (e.g. Sales Product Operations Compliance)

• Monitor progress against key priorities proactively identifying risks and resolving issues

• Prepare updates reporting and dashboards for leadership and team discussions

• Support business planning pipeline tracking and execution of strategic initiatives

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Facilitate communication between Portfolio Managers Client Portfolio Managers and internal/external stakeholders

• Coordinate meetings agendas and follow-ups for internal strategy sessions and client-related discussions

• Ensure timely follow-up on action items and commitments made by the team

• Draft and manage communications including materials of a sensitive or confidential nature

Operational & Administrative Excellence

• Manage complex calendars meeting logistics and travel arrangements (including international travel)

• Prepare meeting materials capture key notes and track decisions and next steps

• Maintain organized records documentation and reporting tools

• Manage expense reporting billing follow-ups and related administrative processes

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency

Governance & Reporting

• Support preparation of materials for senior leadership client reviews and committee meetings

• Gather and analyze data to provide insights and support decision-making

• Assist with governance regulatory and compliance-related requirements as needed

Shared Responsibilities

• Partner with administrative teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless support

• Contribute to cross-functional projects and broader team initiatives

• Foster a collaborative high-performing team environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred

• 7 years of experience in business management executive support or operations within financial services / asset management

• Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint Excel Outlook)

• Strong understanding of investment teams client servicing models or portfolio management environments is an asset

Key Competencies

• Project & Program Management

• Stakeholder Management & Influence

• Strategic Coordination

• Executive Communication

• Prioritization & Time Management

• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

Decision Authorities

• Prioritizing team activities meetings and deliverables

• Driving timelines and accountability across projects and stakeholders

• Recommending process improvements to enhance team effectiveness

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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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/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays 3 personal days 150 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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