Lead, HR & Communications Strategy & Transformation Full-time Job

The opportunity

The HR & Communications (HRC) Strategy & Transformation team is recruiting a Lead, Strategy & Transformation to assist in driving the HRC transformation at Manulife. The Lead is responsible for the research, analysis, recommendation and implementation plans of strategic projects. They analyze key business priorities and bring insights to generate actions that create value for the company, aligned with strategic objectives. 
The Lead influences direction and focus via the thoughtful analysis and presentation of current state, firm strengths/challenges, industry/market trends and competitive research. 

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of strategic projects end-to-end.
• Identify structure problems, analyze data and present complex findings in a clear, concise and decision-driven manner.
• Perform research and analysis of industry trends, market positioning or competitive activity related to a component of an overall segment or function strategy. 
• Conduct research on emerging trends, dig deeper into the analysis where appropriate, synthesize recommendations and understand impact on the business.
• Based on the research completed, is expected to recommend a course of action, or set of alternatives, to the overall strategy leadership and/or relevant business partner for further discussion and ultimate decision.
• Communicate and support decision-making by key stakeholders. Identify trade-offs and make them explicit. Create alignment and momentum with execution team to transition and drive the mandate.
• Drive the delivery of initiatives with strategic impact ensuring business benefits are realized

How will you create impact?

This roll-up your sleeves resource complements the team for assigned initiatives by developing strategies and managing the key elements of the execution. The Lead partners closely with the delivery and relevant stakeholders to ensure transparency into the details, progress, risks, issues etc. associated with a strategic initiative. 

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• Advanced degree in business or equivalent
• Prior experience in top tier management consulting, investment banking or similar strategy roles preferred
• 5+ years combined education and experience in a strategy function within large multi-national corporation. Within a Financial Institution is a plus
• Strong business focus and understanding of strategy methods
• Excellent analytical capabilities, very comfortable with quantitative & financial analysis. High level of conceptual skills and an ability to operate strategically
• Demonstrated ability to influence leadership team members, and get recommendations approved and implemented
• Regarded as a realistic and practical individual, and is respected for ability to deliver
• Must be an excellent communicator
• Ability to work effectively in diverse environments and cultures

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as MFC on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under 945 in Hong Kong.