Director, AI-Powered Business Analysis & Governance

Manulife group

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 129,000 - 223,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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401(k) plan

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, PTO

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock in Boston seeks a Director to lead business analysis and solutions governance for Private Markets Investment Management. You will shape technology strategy, oversee analytics, and drive transformation across operations, finance, and data teams.

The role requires 10+ years in related fields and 5+ years in leadership, with expertise in private markets operations, reporting, and platforms like Investran, SimCorp, and Power Platform. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, information systems, or a related field.
MBA or relevant professional designation is an asset.
10+ years in private markets, asset management, investment operations, technology, or related fields.
5+ years in leadership roles managing teams and strategic initiatives.
Experience leading technology-enabled business transformation and change initiatives.
Strong understanding of private markets operations, accounting, investor servicing, and reporting.
Experience with platforms such as Investran, Dynamo, DealGen, SimCorp Dimension, Great Plains, or similar solutions.
Experience with reporting, analytics, workflow automation, and data management tools.
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot, and AI-enabled business solutions is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of business analysis, technology strategy, and solutions governance initiatives that support Private Markets Investment Management priorities.
Partner with senior leaders across Operations, Investment Management, Finance, Technology, and Data to align technology investments, process improvements, and delivery priorities with business objectives.
Provide strategic ownership and oversight of platforms supporting the private markets investment lifecycle, including investment operations, fund accounting, portfolio management, investor servicing, reporting, and data management.
Establish governance processes to assess, prioritize, and manage projects, enhancements, resource allocation, risks, dependencies, and business outcomes.
Drive operational transformation through process optimization, automation, analytics, AI-enabled solutions, and improved user experience across the technology landscape.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Business Analysts, fostering accountability, collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and talent development.