Senior Executive, Business Development Support

Manulife Financial Advisers is looking for a self-motivated, experienced Business Development Support to further enhanced business growth by coordinating business development, learning and engagement initiative, translating business information into clear materials and actionable insights.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare presentation decks, meeting papers, reports and business updates for directors’ and managers’ meetings.
• Compile and analyse business performance data, market information and industry developments; identify key observations and present them in a clear, practical format.
• Support business planning activities and maintain trackers for agreed actions, milestones, program participation and key business indicators.
• Coordinate projects or defined work streams, following established plans, timelines, policies and approval requirements.
• Develop and update training curricula, presentation decks, case studies, facilitator guides and other learning materials for financial advisers.
• Coordinate external training programs, including scheduling, participant communications and liaison with trainers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support sales enablement, adviser engagement and lead-generation activities, and monitor participation and campaign outcomes.
• Draft email campaigns and communication materials for recruitment, training, sales and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate cluster meetings, business reviews, kick-offs, recognition activities and events, including logistics, materials and follow-up actions.
• Liaise with internal departments to facilitate approvals, clarify requirements, resolve routine execution issues and support timely delivery.
• Coordinate with external partners and vendors to support training and capability initiatives in accordance with agreed scope and requirements.
• Provide process guidance and share relevant information with stakeholders to support consistent program execution

Required Qualification

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Learning and Development, Communications or a related discipline.
• Minimum three to five years of relevant experience in business support, business development, capability development, project coordination or financial services.
• Experience in financial advisory, insurance, bancassurance or banking distribution is an advantage.
• Working knowledge across business reporting, learning program coordination, communications, events or sales enablement.
• Strong written communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Good analytical, research and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and ability to work independently within established guidelines, policies and approval processes.
• Judgement and problem-solving within established policies, precedents.
  

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.
  

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 hr@manulife.com.

About Us

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/.