Internal Business Associate

John Hancock; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife (operating as John Hancock in the U.S.) in Boston, MA is hiring a new graduates role with a hybrid work arrangement. You will partner with Internal Business Consultants and the Sales Management Team to design and implement programs that help advisors grow John Hancock Investments AUM.

The position offers a full-time path with a focus on supporting advisors, coordinating events, and managing budgets while learning sales in financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Economics/Analytics or similar; expected Spring/Summer 2023.
• Experience using Salesforce and SAP Concur; interest in financial services sales.
• Strong ability to balance priorities, learn quickly, and take initiative; proficient in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Internal Business Consultants with territory management, research, reporting, and insights.
• Coordinate and participate in corporate and industry events, handling planning and agendas.
• Oversee territory budgets and lead weekly sales team meetings.
• Act as primary contact for internal/external partners, scheduling meetings for the District VP.
• Use mass email tools to manage lists, run campaigns, and analyze campaign outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Economics/Analytics

Tools

Salesforce

SAP Concur

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internal Business Associate | Manulife

The Tone:

This is a New Graduates role at Manulife, operating as John Hancock in the U.S., located in Boston, MA with a hybrid work arrangement. Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, dedicated to helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. This role offers an exciting opportunity for new graduates to partner with Internal Business Consultants and the Sales Management Team, supporting the creation, development, and implementation of programs that help advisors grow their business and increase John Hancock Investments AUM.

The TL;DR

• Role: New Graduates role
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Boston, MA
• Pay: $45000–$75000 yearly
• Team: Partners with Internal Business Consultants and the Sales Management Team
• Mission: Supports advisors in growing their business and increasing John Hancock Investments AUM through program creation, development, and implementation.
• Tech Stack: Salesforce, SAP Concur, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do

• Support: Assist Internal Business Consultants with strategically managing a territory, aiding in research, reporting, providing insights, and product updates to registered representatives.
• Plan: Coordinate and participate in corporate and social events with industry professionals, managing full event planning from initial stages to agenda development.
• Manage: Oversee territory budgets and facilitate weekly team meetings for the sales team.
• Communicate: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners, including scheduling and confirming meetings for the District Vice President.
• Market: Utilize mass email tools to manage territory distribution lists, execute e-marketing campaigns, and run tracking reports to analyze campaign success.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Analytics/Mathematics/Statistics, or a similar program; expected graduation of Spring/Summer 2023 for this entry-level position.
• Experience: Experience using Salesforce and SAP Concur; a desire to obtain sales experience within the financial services industry.
• Skills: Balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail; flexibility and adaptability when dealing with changing priorities; excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to learn quickly and take initiative; strong PC skills with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bonus: Demonstrated interest in Capital Markets; willingness to obtain Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses within 120 days of hire, and to complete the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam.