Lead Data Analyst

Manulife/John Hancock; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Inclusive culture

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to prepare complex reports for external clients using multiple data sources and analytics tools. You will transform data into insights, drive self-service analytics, and ensure adherence to P&C guidelines across reports.

You will lead data quality, governance, and cross-functional analytics initiatives, partnering with senior stakeholders to influence decisions through data storytelling and executive-ready presentations.

Qualifications

• University degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with numerical aptitude.
• Basic knowledge of Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex, non-standard reports for external customers using multiple source systems.
• Define enterprise reporting standards and KPIs to drive insight and self-service analytics.
• Lead data quality frameworks, validation methodologies, and audit mechanisms.
• Manage report lifecycle, governance, and documentation to ensure compliance and scalability.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Communication

Education

University degree in business/finance/economics

Tools

SQL

MS Access

Job description

The Lead Data Analyst is accountable for preparation of the most complex, non standard custom reports for our external customers using multiple source systems and query tools. This involves interpreting and obtaining clarification on the Client’s requirements to ensure the final report/s are accurate and can be produced in a timely manner. For all reports, data must adhere to our P&C guidelines.

Position Responsibilities:

• Automated Reporting Solutions - Defines enterprise reporting standards and KPIs; transforms reporting into insight-driven decision frameworks and enables self-service analytics across business units.
• Data Quality Assurance & Validation - Establishes data quality frameworks, validation methodologies, and audit mechanisms to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of enterprise analytics outputs.
• Ad Hoc Analytics & Investigations - Leads highly complex, ambiguous, and cross-functional analytics initiatives; translates business strategy into scalable analytical solutions and actionable insights.
• Report Lifecycle & Governance Management - Designs and governs enterprise reporting inventory frameworks ensuring relevance, optimization, and alignment to business value and strategic priorities.
• Process Documentation & Knowledge Management - Defines documentation standards and ensures all analytics processes are scalable, reusable, and aligned with governance and audit requirements.
• Requirements Analysis & Intake Management - Serves as the lead analytical consultant for complex business problems, leveraging advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning techniques to design, operationalize, and scale data-driven solutions that deliver measurable strategic and operational impact.
• Project Coordination & Stakeholder Governance - Leads strategic discussions with senior stakeholders; influences decision-making through data storytelling, insights, and executive-level communication.
• Risk Assessment & Controls Monitoring - Ensures analytics solutions comply with enterprise data governance, security, and regulatory standards; proactively identifies and mitigates data risks.
• Continuous Process Improvement - Drives enterprise-level process optimization through automation, advanced analytics, and scalable data solutions; sets best practices across teams.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field 5–10 years of relevant experience in strategy, transformation, project management, or analytical roles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with demonstrated numerical aptitude and ability to independently analyze data.
• Basic knowledge of Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
• Solid PowerPoint skills with the ability to present data and insights in a clear, executive‑ready format.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against timelines.
• Ability to synthesize both quantitative and qualitative information into clear takeaways.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Power BI, MS Excel, MS Access and other reporting technologies.
• Knowledge of SQL and other relational database technologies preferred but not required.
• Experience in data extraction, manipulation, and reporting.
• Excellent customer focus and a commitment to quality while still meeting deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a variety of stakeholders including mid‑level managers.

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.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement Hybrid

We're Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry-leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition.

Recent awards include: 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025 Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia‑Pacific 2026 We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026 #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026.