Derivatives Strategy & Solutions Lead

Manulife Financial; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial in the Philippines seeks a Derivatives Strategy and Solutions Manager reporting to the Alternative Investment Operations Lead in MBPS. The role analyzes, coordinates, and communicates business requirements between derivatives technology users and developers.

You will build partnerships with global teams, oversee feasibility studies, and drive implementation of new processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Identify complex operational issues and develop creative workflow or technology solutions
• Review and redefine project plans to ensure completeness
• Coordinate post-implementation support for projects and initiatives
• Represent the business unit in major initiatives ensuring needs are addressed
• Maintain awareness of future initiatives affecting the business and company
• Outline cost/benefit analyses to gain approval for new initiatives
• Build vendor relationships to stay updated on industry practices
• Develop feasibility studies and business cases for new initiatives
• Engage with stakeholders to determine optimal solutions for complex needs
• Ensure processes comply with regulatory and compliance requirements
• Develop test strategies, plans, and expected results with clients
• Communicate project deliverables and constraints clearly
• Mentor on Application management processes and Derivatives-related projects
• Provide real-time systems support for derivative operations as needed
• Track requirements through Work Requests and projects
• Identify and address errors, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities
• Drive Derivatives team performance through collaboration and communication
• Coordinate user trainings and provide business support during major tech implementations
• Consult on derivatives process migrations and operating model reviews

Job description

Manulife Financial in the Philippines seeks a Derivatives Strategy and Solutions Manager reporting to the Alternative Investment Operations Lead in MBPS. The role analyzes, coordinates, and communicates business requirements between derivatives technology users and developers.

You will build partnerships with global teams, oversee feasibility studies, and drive implementation of new processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk controls.