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Manulife Financial Corporation

Finance & Business Advisory Specialist

Manulife Financial Corporation
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hybrid senior full-time

First indexed 3 Oct 2026

Description

As part of the Finance & Business Advisory team, you will deliver special projects and strategic initiatives to support GA business and growth opportunities in Asia and drive cross-functional project implementation with key stakeholders, ensuring deliverables are organized and completed in a timely manner.

You will provide business solutions focused on development of investment capabilities for assets across Asia across a range of asset classes including fixed income, private equity, real estate and derivatives.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Closely working with and managing technology delivery teams to execute strategic projects
  • Preparing analysis and building presentations for senior leadership to support strategic business proposals leveraging in-depth analysis across key investment-driven priorities
  • Leading fund structuring of investment vehicles, as well as driving implementation of General Account Investment considerations in M&A activity
  • Supporting initiatives related to developments within the regulatory and tax regimes including SFC, MAS, IFRS, capital/solvency review and global minimum tax
  • Sharing responsibilities of the team in enhancing finance, governance, and risk matters

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 8+ years of working experience in the asset management/insurance industry
  • Consulting, project management and strategic planning or equivalent relevant experiences
  • Strong knowledge of investment operations, derivative trade lifecycle, and/or collateral management
  • Education and Designation in Finance/Accounting (e.g. CFA, CPA)
  • Knowledge of investments and an understanding of investment structures, asset allocation, risk frameworks as well as policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of the Asia regulatory and operating environment
  • Strategic mindset paired with a strong will to action and deliver
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work productively with multiple parties at all different levels in the global organization
  • Sound analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to work adaptably and independently within a growing business
  • Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel (knowledge of advanced formulas, pivots, macro/VBA knowledge), PowerBI, and other systems

When you join our team, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn and grow in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are prioritized
  • Shape the future you want to see as part of our global team