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About the Role

This role in Corporate Development combines actuarial and financial analysis with transaction execution, senior-level communication, and cross-functional collaboration to evaluate and execute mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed company- and industry-specific research, including competitor and precedent transaction analysis and assessment of emerging competitive, capital, regulatory and accounting developments.
Prepare clear, concise reports and executive-ready presentations on industry, strategic and transaction-related topics.
Support the valuation of potential transactions, including reviewing calculations and analyzing period-over-period movements in capital, reserves, earnings projections and other transaction metrics.
Help manage transactions from initial evaluation through due diligence, negotiations, internal approvals and closing.
Partner with actuarial, finance, business and other functional teams to ensure valuation assumptions are appropriate and consistent with Manulife standards.
Assess the financial and strategic impact of potential transactions and strategic initiatives on Manulife’s operations, goals and objectives.
Communicate analytical conclusions and recommendations effectively in both written materials and oral presentations.
Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment and support multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-moving setting.

Requirements

Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and/or Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA), with 3+ years of progressive experience.
Strong analytical judgment, including the ability to interpret results, identify issues and coordinate timely, practical resolutions.
Ability to develop and assess pro forma financial statements on both a standalone and consolidated basis.
Strong understanding of financial statements, actuarial and valuation concepts, and transaction-related capital and reserve considerations.
Excellent organizational skills and flexibility to manage and prioritize several projects at the same time.
Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team of professionals.
Excellent written and visual presentation skills, particularly in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Skills

Corporate development
Transaction advisory
Actuarial finance
Valuation
Capital management
Insurance industry financial metrics
Accounting standards
Regulatory capital frameworks
Performance evaluation tools
Due diligence
Transaction modeling
Deal structuring
Integration planning

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

3+ years of progressive experience

Education Level

Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)
Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA)

Salary/Compensations

$145,130.00 CAD - $195,130.00 CAD

Benefits

Opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage.
Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits.
Employee/family assistance plans.
Retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions).
Financial education and counseling resources.
Holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days.
Full range of statutory leaves of absence.

About the Company

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.

Equal Opportunity

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 hr@manulife.com.