Business Development Associate

The Opportunity:

• Build and maintainrelationships with advisors and key internal Manulife partners

• Provide input for the development and execution of the annual territory business plan

• Assist in the preparation of reports and fund proposals for internal partners and investment advisors

• Coordinating and participating in corporate and social events with industry professionals

• Act as the main point of contact with internal and external partners

• Schedule and confirm meetings for the DistrictVicePresident

• Manage territory budgets

• Facilitate weekly team meetings

• Spearhead process for requesting Portfolio Manager access in the field

• Plan and implement events right fromthebeginning planning stages, to the agenda to everything in between

• Use mass email tool to manage email territory distribution lists, implement e-marketing campaigns and run tracking reports to analyze campaign success

• Provide guidance to sales teams regarding internal Manulife policies and industry regulations governing sales practices

This is the job for you because:

• Balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attentiontodetail

• Are flexible and adaptable when dealing with changing priorities and tight deadlines

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Investigate problems without supervision

• Learn quickly and are a self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced work environment

• Demonstrate tact and professionalism while mitigating risk

• Demonstrate strong PC skills with experience using Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel; abilitytolearnnewtechnologies quickly

• Are experienced with Salesforce and SAP Concur

Job requirements:

• Post-secondary education preferred

• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or IFIC course is considered an asset

• Experience in Mutual Fund business or brokerage/financial planning industry is an asset
  A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• Afocusongrowing your careerpathwith us.

• Flexible work policies and strong work-lifebalance.

• Professionaldevelopment and leadership opportunities.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll 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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife 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.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

Toronto, OntarioHybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$47,250.00 CAD - $78,750.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] 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 [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.