Senior Business Architect

Manulife Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Business Architect to support business and tech transformation initiatives. The role involves conducting capability assessments and collaborating with teams to enhance business architecture. Qualified candidates will have over 8 years of experience in business architecture, strong analytical and communication skills, and a relevant degree. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and competitive compensation ranging from $94,220.00 to $174,980.00 CAD.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and career growth

Flexible, inclusive work environment

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Architect.
• Proven ability to drive complex capability and value stream assessments.
• Strong analytical skills to recognize organizational issues.

Responsibilities

• Complete capability and value stream assessments.
• Enhance innovation through process standardization.
• Identify common business patterns and develop reference architectures.

Skills

Business architecture modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Degree in business, marketing, finance, or technology

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Business Architect to join the Canada segment’s Technology & Operations Strategy team.

At the forefront of redefining our business and operating models through artificial intelligence and automation innovations, this role supports Canada’s business and tech transformation by assessing capabilities and value streams.

Our organization values diversity, big thinking, rewards both behaviors and delivery, and emphasizes growth and continuous improvement—all in support of Manulife’s mission to help clients and one another succeed.

Position Responsibilities :

1. Complete capability and value stream assessments to evaluate end-to-end business and technology impacts, ensuring alignment between strategy and implementation.
2. Enhance innovation and transformation of foundational capabilities through process standardization and technology re-use.
3. Identify common business and solution patterns; collaborate with technology teams to develop and govern reference architectures.
4. Develop an integrated view of the organization’s business architecture to support assessments and define outcome-based transformation roadmaps.
5. Stay updated on technological advancements and market trends; research competitors for innovation opportunities.
6. Contribute to key project milestones and deliverables, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion according to standards.

Required Qualifications :

• 8+ years of experience as a Business Architect
• Proven ability to drive complex capability and value stream assessments across multiple functions or business units
• Strong analytical skills to recognize organizational issues, interdependencies, and redundancies; capable of influencing at all levels
• Experience with capability, value stream, and customer experience assessments, SWOT analysis, and governance of transformation roadmaps
• Proficiency in model-based representations and business architecture blueprints, adaptable to complex business data
• Exceptional communication skills, including written, verbal, and visual communication at all organizational levels

Preferred Qualifications :

• Minimum 8 years in business and technology transformation roles, with a degree in business, marketing, finance, or technology

What We Offer :

• Opportunities for learning and career growth
• A flexible, inclusive work environment prioritizing well-being
• Supportive team environment shaping the future

About Manulife and HongKong :

Manulife Financial is a leading international financial services provider committed to helping people achieve "easy investing and a prosperous life." For more information, visit https://www.manulifeim.com/institutional/tw/en.

Manulife is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. We aim to eliminate barriers and provide equal employment opportunities. For assistance during the application process, contact [e-mail].

Salary Range : $94,220.00 CAD - $174,980.00 CAD

Location : Toronto, Ontario

Work Arrangement : Hybrid