Strategy Analyst

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible environment with emphasis on 

Inclusion and well-being focus

Job summary

Manulife Bank seeks a Strategy Analyst to join the Strategy, Governance and Controls team. You will help develop, monitor, report, and communicate the strategy while collaborating across functions to keep priorities on track.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong communication and analytical skills, capable of explaining complex concepts simply to diverse audiences and supporting cross-functional initiatives in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a strategy function within a large multi-national corporation.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the strategy function.
• Excellent analytical capabilities, comfortable with quantitative and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to influence and get recommendations approved.
• Practical, realistic and delivery-focused mindset.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working in diverse environments and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Partner with team members to drive Manulife Bank's transformation and strategic priorities, represent the team on cross-functional work, identify issues, escalate as required, and recommend solutions to keep priorities on track.
• Support business and function leaders in developing and accelerating strategic growth initiatives in line with the Bank's strategic objectives.
• Participate in special projects involving research, analysis and synthesis of industry trends, market positioning or competitive activity to form recommendations and understand impact on the business.
• Participate in the delivery of annual planning and reporting activities for the segment.
• Support the planning and development of Bank employee events including Quarterly Leaders Forums, town halls, lunch & learns, and other key bank wide events

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Influence

Business acumen

Diversity collaboration

Quantitative/financial analysis

Education

University degree preferred

Job description

The Strategy Analyst, is a key part of the Manulife Bank Strategy, Governance and Controls team and will contribute to the successful delivery of the overall strategic mandate. This role will support the development, monitoring, reporting and communication of the strategy. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and a skilled communicator with the ability to make complex concepts simple and engaging for various audiences

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with team members to drive Manulife Bank's transformation and strategic priorities, represent the team on cross-functional work, identify issues, escalate as required, and recommend solutions to keep priorities on track.
• Support business and function leaders in developing and accelerating strategic growth initiatives in line with the Bank's strategic objectives.
• Participate in special projects involving research, analysis and synthesis of industry trends, market positioning or competitive activity to form recommendations and understand impact on the business.
• Participate in the delivery of annual planning and reporting activities for the segment.
• Support the planning and development of Bank employee events including Quarterly Leaders Forums, town halls, lunch & learns, and other key bank wide events

Required Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in a strategy function (or equivalent) within large multi-national corporation
• Good business acumen and understanding of the strategy function
• Excellent analytical capabilities, very comfortable with quantitative & financial analysis
• Demonstrated ability to influence and get recommendations approved
• Regarded as a realistic and practical individual, and is respected for ability to deliver
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse environments and culture

Preferred Qualifications:

• University degree preferred
• Prior experience in top tier management consulting, investment banking or similar strategy roles preferred

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.

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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Modalidades de Trabajo

Híbrido

Salary range is expected to be between

$62,850.00 CAD - $104,750.00 CAD

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