Associate manager, strategy, performance & chief of staff

Société Financière Manuvie

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 74,000 - 123,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment
Global team
Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Manulife’s Audit and Advisory Services Professional Practices team is seeking a driven professional to support function strategy, performance management, financial coordination, leadership governance, and executive engagement.

You will work with senior leadership to translate priorities into coordinated plans, prepare executive materials, and coordinate governance routines while driving organizational effectiveness and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in audit, risk management, strategy, governance, performance management, consulting, or related fields.
  • Strong experience preparing executive-level materials for governance forums.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to simplify complex information.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across stakeholders.
  • High degree of judgment, discretion, and professionalism with sensitive information.
  • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Office with responsible use of AI.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Audit Leadership Team routines, agendas, pre-read materials, decisions, and action items.
  • Support Chief Audit Executive and senior leaders in advancing strategic priorities and high-visibility initiatives.
  • Prepare executive presentations, briefing notes, and communications for leadership forums.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with clear ownership and accountability for deliverables.
  • Manage time-sensitive requests with discretion and attention to detail.

Skills

Executive communication
Strategic thinking
Financial analysis
Stakeholder management
Governance
Discretion and judgment
Communication planning

Education

MBA or professional certifications (CPA/CIA/CFA/FRM)

Tools

PowerPoint
Excel
Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Manulife’s Audit and Advisory Services Professional Practices team in a high-impact role supporting function strategy, performance management, financial coordination, leadership governance, and executive engagement.

The role works closely with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into coordinated plans, measurable outcomes, and effective leadership routines. The successful candidate will support Audit Leadership Team coordination, performance and KPI reporting, finance activities, strategic initiatives, engagement activities, and town halls.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Support the development, refresh, and execution of the Audit function’s strategy and annual priorities.
  • Coordinate strategic planning activities, leadership discussions, implementation roadmaps, and progress updates.
  • Develop and maintain KPI reporting, scorecards, and management information that provide clear visibility into performance and outcomes.
  • Analyze performance trends, identify emerging themes, and translate findings into concise insights and recommended actions for leadership.
  • Monitor progress against strategic commitments and support timely follow-up on risks, decisions, and dependencies.
Chief of Staff and Leadership Governance
  • Coordinate Audit Leadership Team routines, agendas, pre-read materials, decisions, action items, and follow-up activities.
  • Support the Chief Audit Executive and senior leaders in advancing strategic priorities and high-visibility initiatives.
  • Prepare executive presentations, briefing notes, speaking points, and communications for leadership and governance forums.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring clear ownership, alignment, and accountability for key deliverables.
  • Manage sensitive and time-critical requests with sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
Engagement and Organizational Effectiveness
  • Plan and coordinate employee engagement activities, leadership events, town halls, and related communications.
  • Support leadership offsites and working sessions by developing agendas, materials, and action-oriented outputs.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify governance, improve information flow, and strengthen execution across the function.
  • Coordinate special projects that support organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of experience in audit, risk management, strategy, governance, performance management, consulting, financial services, or a related field.
  • Strong experience preparing executive-level materials and supporting senior leadership or governance forums.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information into clear and concise messaging.
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate across stakeholders, and deliver against competing deadlines.
  • High degree of judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive information.
  • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to use generative AI responsibly to improve efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in Chief of Staff, corporate strategy, finance, governance, transformation, or performance reporting role.
  • Experience supporting an executive leadership team, Board, Audit Committee, or comparable senior governance forum.
  • Knowledge of internal audit, enterprise risk management, or the financial services industry.
  • Professional designations such as MBA, CPA, CIA, CFA, FRM, or an equivalent credential is an asset.
Key Capabilities
  • Executive communication and storytelling
  • Strategic thinking and execution
  • Financial and performance analysis
  • Stakeholder management and influence
  • Governance and disciplined follow-through
  • Collaboration, adaptability, and sound judgment
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.
À propos de Manuvie et de John Hancock

La Société Financière Manuvie est un chef de file mondial des services financiers qui aide les gens à prendre leurs décisions plus facilement et à vivre mieux. Pour en apprendre plus à notre sujet, rendez vous à l’adresse www.manuvie.com.

Manuvie est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi

Chez Manulife/John Hancock nous valorisons notre diversité. Nous nous efforçons d’attirer, de perfectionner et de maintenir une main d'oeuvre qui est aussi diversifiée que nos clients, et de favoriser la création d’un milieu de travail inclusif qui met à profit la diversité de nos employés et les compétences de chacun. Nous nous engageons à assurer un recrutement, une fidélisation, une promotion et une rémunération équitables, et nous administrons toutes nos pratiques et tous nos programmes sans discrimination en raison de la race, de l’ascendance, du lieu d’origine, de la couleur, de l’origine ethnique, de la citoyenneté, de la religion ou des croyances ou des convictions religieuses, du genre (y compris grossesse et affection liée à une grossesse), de l’orientation sexuelle, des caractéristiques génétiques, du statut d’ancien combattant, de l’identité de genre, de l’expression de genre, de l’âge, de l’état matrimonial, de la situation de famille, d’une invalidité ou de tout autre motif protégé par la loi.

Nous nous sommes donné comme priorité d’éliminer les obstacles à l’accès égalitaire à l’emploi. C’est pourquoi un représentant des Ressources humaines collaborera avec les candidats qui demandent accommodement raisonnable pendant le recrutement. Tous les renseignements communiqués pendant le processus de demande d'accommodement seront stockés et utilisés conformément aux lois et aux politiques applicables de Manuvie. Pour demander une mesure d’accommodement raisonnable dans le cadre du recrutement, écrivez à hr@manulife.com.

Région de référence du salaire

Toronto, Ontario

Modalités de travail

Hybride

L’échelle salariale devrait se situer entre

$73,725.00 CAD - $122,875.00 CAD

Les employés ont également la possibilité de participer à des programmes incitatifs et de recevoir une rémunération liée à la performance de l’entreprise et des individus. Le salaire réel variera selon les conditions du marché local, la région géographique et les facteurs propres au poste, tels que les connaissances, les compétences, les qualifications, l’expérience et la formation. Si vous postulez à ce poste en dehors de votre lieu principal, veuillez contacter hr@manulife.com pour connaître la fourchette salariale applicable à votre région.

Manuvie offre aux employés admissibles une vaste gamme d’avantages sociaux personnalisables, notamment une assurance soins médicaux, soins dentaires, santé mentale, soins de la vue, invalidité de courte et de longue durée, assurance vie et assurance DMA, assurance adoption, de maternité de substitution et de soins médicaux non urgents ainsi que des programmes d’aide aux employés et leur famille. Nous proposons également aux employés admissibles différents régimes d’épargne-retraite (y compris des régimes de rente et un programme international d’actionnariat assortie de cotisations patronales de contrepartie) ainsi que des ressources en matière d’éducation et de conseils financiers. Notre généreux programme de congés rémunérés au Canada comprend les jours fériés, les congés annuels, les congés personnels et les congés de maladie, et nous offrons toute la gamme des congés autorisés prévus par la loi. Si vous posez votre candidature à ce poste aux États-Unis, veuillez écrire à hr@manulife.com pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur les dispositions relatives aux congés rémunérés spécifiques aux États-Unis.

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