Corporate Strategy Enablement Lead

Manulife/John Hancock; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Singapore's Corporate Strategy team seeks a seasoned strategy leader to accelerate High Net Worth growth. You will translate strategic priorities into measurable commercial outcomes and work with Product, Distribution, Operations, and Marketing to deploy market-ready propositions across channels.

The role offers high visibility, significant stakeholder exposure, and the chance to shape growth in a leading HNW business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 8+ years in strategy, insurance, financial services, consulting, or a related field.
• Experience in High Net Worth, wealth management, private banking, insurance, or broader financial services is desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify growth opportunities and translate strategy into tangible business results.
• Results-oriented with a proven track record of driving execution and delivering measurable outcomes in complex environments.
• Strong process and project management capabilities with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives and stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills to manage competing priorities and timelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach.
• Ability to build credibility and influence across functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop new HNW growth opportunities by identifying, evaluating and supporting commercialization of new propositions, client segments, business models, and partnerships.
• Translate HNW propositions into market-ready solutions by collaborating with Product, Distribution, Operations, and Marketing teams to drive implementation and adoption.
• Partner with Agency, Bancassurance, and other channels to enhance HNW productivity and client engagement.
• Support the development and execution of Manulife Singapore's HNW growth strategy with clear commercial objectives.
• Drive value realization by monitoring performance against business cases and optimizing initiatives.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives across the HNW portfolio to drive innovation, transformation, and sustainable growth.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join Manulife Singapore's Corporate Strategy team in a high-impact role focused on accelerating our High Net Worth (HNW) growth ambitions. As a market leader in the HNW segment, Manulife Singapore continues to strengthen its position by developing new revenue opportunities, expanding and enhancing HNW propositions, and driving greater performance across our distribution channels. This role plays a critical part in translating strategic priorities into measurable commercial outcomes. Working closely with the Corporate Strategy Director and Chief Strategy Officer, you will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution. You will help shape the HNW growth agenda while partnering across the business to turn ideas into action. This is not a traditional strategy role focused solely on planning and analysis. It is a hands-on, commercially focused opportunity to drive growth, unlock value, and strengthen Manulife's competitive advantage in one of our most important business segments. This role offers significant visibility, stakeholder exposure, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future growth of the business.

Responsibilities

• Develop new HNW growth opportunities by identifying, evaluating and supporting the commercialization of new propositions, client segments, business models, and strategic partnerships.
• Translate HNW propositions into market-ready solutions by collaborating with Product, Distribution, Operations, and Marketing teams to drive successful implementation and adoption.
• Partner with Agency, Bancassurance, and other distribution channels to enhance HNW productivity, deepen client penetration, and improve the quality and scale of client engagement.
• Support the development and execution of Manulife Singapore's HNW growth strategy, ensuring initiatives are aligned to clear commercial objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Drive value realization by monitoring performance against business cases, identifying opportunities for optimization, and challenging initiatives that are not delivering expected results.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives across the HNW portfolio, helping to drive innovation, business transformation, and sustainable growth.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization to ensure effective alignment, collaboration, and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience in strategy, insurance, financial services, consulting, or a related field.
• Experience working within the High Net Worth segment, wealth management, private banking, insurance, or broader financial services industry is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated ability to identify growth opportunities and translate strategy into tangible business results.
• Results-oriented with a proven track record of driving execution and delivering measurable outcomes in complex environments.
• Strong process and project management capabilities, with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight timelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, supported by a structured and data-driven approach.
• Ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders across functions and levels of the organization.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders.
• Proactive risk management mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change, with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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

Our ambition is to be the number one choice for customers.

Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.