Director, Corporate Development

Manulife; Old Toronto; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager/Director for Corporate Development. This pivotal role involves managing mergers and acquisitions, supporting strategic initiatives, and collaborating across segments to drive growth. The ideal candidate will possess a strong financial background and excel in analysis, project management, and presentation skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. If you’re ready to make a significant impact in the financial services sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Mental Health Support

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Adoption/Subrogation Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong financial background with FSA/FCIA preferred.
• Ability to analyze results and coordinate resolutions.
• Experience in developing pro forma financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic options to enhance shareholder returns.
• Conduct detailed research on company and industry specifics.
• Prepare reports and presentations on industry-related topics.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

FSA / FCIA

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description – Manager / Director, Corporate Development

Business Unit Accountabilities:

Corporate Development is a dynamic unit responsible for:

1. Managing mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for Manulife on an end-to-end basis.
2. Handling major strategic and ad hoc projects aligned with the company’s strategic plans.

The team acts as a catalyst, enabling and partnering with Manulife’s operating segments to execute their strategies through M&A, complementing organic growth. It functions as a control point to ensure deals are identified, assessed, valued, structured, negotiated, managed, and executed within a well-controlled process, minimizing key risks.

The unit collaborates across all segments within Manulife, fostering a team-oriented and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development of strategic options to enhance shareholder returns.
• Assessing the impact of transactions and strategic initiatives on Manulife’s operations and goals from financial and strategic perspectives.
• Preparing clear and concise oral and written presentations of analysis and conclusions.
• Conducting detailed research on company and industry specifics, including competitor analysis, industry transactions, and emerging landscapes.
• Preparing reports and presentations on industry-related topics.
• Supporting valuation processes for potential transactions, including peer reviews and analysis of capital, reserves, and earnings movements.
• Assisting in managing transactions from evaluation through due diligence, negotiations, and closing.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure valuation assumptions align with Manulife’s standards.

Specific Skills and Requirements:

• Strong financial background; FSA / FCIA preferred.
• Ability to analyze results, identify issues, and coordinate resolutions.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in developing pro forma financial statements.
• Understanding of financial statements, accounting standards, and performance ratios.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proactive, self-directed, and team-oriented work ethic.
• Excellent written and visual presentation skills, especially in PowerPoint.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial is a leading international financial services provider committed to helping people make decisions easily and live better. Visit http://www.manulife.com for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment. We are committed to fair hiring, retention, promotion, and compensation practices without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. For reasonable accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].

Main Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Work Mode

Hybrid

Salary Range

$120,750.00 USD - $217,350.00 USD

For positions outside the primary location, contact [e-mail] for salary range info. Actual salary varies based on market conditions, location, skills, experience, and education. Employees may also participate in incentive programs linked to performance.

Benefits include health, dental, mental health, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, adoption/subrogation, wellness programs, retirement plans, and paid time off, among others.

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