Lead Data Analyst — Insights, Automation & Governance

Manulife; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to prepare the most complex, non-standard reports for external customers using multiple data sources and query tools. You will translate requirements into accurate, timely reports while adhering to P&C guidelines.

The role covers automated reporting standards, data quality, ad hoc analytics, and governance across enterprise analytics outputs, with opportunities to influence strategy and drive continuous improvement.

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 an 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

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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI familiarity

PowerPoint skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in business/finance/economics

Tools

SQL

MS Excel

Power BI

MS Access

Job description

Manulife is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to prepare the most complex, non-standard reports for external customers using multiple data sources and query tools. You will translate requirements into accurate, timely reports while adhering to P&C guidelines.

The role covers automated reporting standards, data quality, ad hoc analytics, and governance across enterprise analytics outputs, with opportunities to influence strategy and drive continuous improvement.