Assistant Manager/Manager, Distribution Strategy Financial Advisory

Manulife/John Hancock; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock seeks a Distribution Strategy Analyst to shape performance and strategic direction of the financial advisory distribution business. You will turn insights into actionable recommendations, working with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders to drive growth.

You will gain exposure to strategy, analytics, and project execution, delivering visible impact on business outcomes within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science or another relevant quantitative discipline.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience handling large datasets in Excel.
• Ability to translate data into meaningful business insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze key distribution performance metrics to support business decisions.
• Track and evaluate sales campaigns and initiatives to improve performance.
• Enhance performance reporting through digital tools, automation and better data usage.
• Lead or support strategic projects aligned with department and organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science or another quantitative discipline

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Role Summary

This is an opportunity to join the Distribution Strategy team and play a key role in shaping the performance and strategic direction of our financial advisory distribution business. You will turn business and performance insights into actionable recommendations, while driving strategic initiatives that support the growth and effectiveness of our distribution channels. The role offers broad exposure across the business, with opportunities to work closely with senior leadership and diverse internal and external stakeholders. You will gain hands-on experience across strategy, analytics and project execution, with the opportunity to make a visible impact on business outcomes.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze key distribution performance metrics, providing timely and actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Track and evaluate sales campaigns and initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve performance and effectiveness.
• Drive improvements in performance reporting through digital tools, automation and more effective use of data.
• Lead or support strategic projects aligned with the department's and organization's priorities.
• Partner with senior leadership, internal teams and external stakeholders to drive alignment and successful execution of key initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science or another relevant quantitative discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in insurance, financial services, management consulting or a related field.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience handling and interpreting large datasets using Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of insurance and financial-services concepts, with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills with an intellectually curious and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions when information is evolving or incomplete.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Experience in strategy, business performance management, analytics or project management.
• Interest in using digital tools and automation to improve business processes and reporting effectiveness.
• Hands-on experience using Power BI or similar analytics tools to build dashboards and generate business insights is a plus.

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

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