Description
As the Director of Sponsor Financial Services, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects related to our sponsor relationships.
You will play a crucial role in managing sponsor accounts, optimizing processes, and providing strategic financial guidance to the leadership team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven history of driving financial performance in a similar role.
Responsibilities
Oversee the Sponsor Receivable Accounts, including Client Financial Reporting, Controls, Commissions, and Premiums.
Preparation and review of the monthly / quarterly review with the VP & CFO.
Oversee financial compliance and risk management activities and project initiatives.
Lead and mentor a team to ensure high performance and continuous development.
Identify areas for improvement, implement best practices, automation, and digital tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.
Collaborate with senior management and internal stakeholders across multiple teams.
What motivates you?
You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone
What we are looking for
Accounting Designation (CPA) with 5+ years of experience in financial management or related field, with a focus on sponsor or client financial services.
Proven history of success in driving financial performance and managing sponsor relationships.
Strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Highly analytical mindset with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to adapt to change and drive results.
Strong analytical capabilities, very comfortable with quantitative & financial analysis. High level of conceptual skills and an ability to operate strategically.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership team members individually and collectively, and get recommendations approved and implemented.
Change management / ambiguity : ability to work in a challenging environment with limited information but continue to push tasks through based on known information, common sense and asking the right questions.
Meticulous : importance to detail to ensure the highest quality of work is shared with senior management for their review.
Research, analysis, and strong problem-solving abilities by identifying issues, taking a logical approach to finding an answer based on research and sound analysis.
Project management : ability to drive projects to execution by developing deliverables timelines and effectively managing stakeholders.
Strong business acumen, customer, and market focus; proven strategic thinking and execution skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse environments and cultures.
Bilingual (French & English) preferred.
What can we offer you?
A competitive salary and benefits package.
A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
A focus on growing your career path with us.
Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our commitment to you
Values-first culture : We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
Boundless opportunity : We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
Boundless opportunity : We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion : We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
Championing Corporate Citizenship : We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
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About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better.
With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States.
We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.
At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers.
At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.
4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under 945’ in Hong Kong.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary & Benefits
The annual base salary for this role is listed below.
Primary Location
CAN, Quebec, Montreal, 900 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest
Salary range is expected to be between
$101,700.00 CAD - $183,060.00 CAD
If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact for the salary range for your location.
The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education / training.
Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption / surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee / family assistance plans.
We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.