The Risk Technology team at Manulife is seeking a seasoned data and analytics professional to help design and deliver innovative technology solutions that strengthen our Global Risk Management capabilities. In this role, you will shape how data, analytics, and workflow tools support critical risk functions across the enterprise—directly contributing to our mission of making decisions easier and lives better. You’ll have the opportunity to work on complex business problems, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and help modernize risk processes through cutting‑edge data and technology practices. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about solving challenges with data and driving meaningful impact at scale.
Develop comprehensive business requirements, technical specifications, and documentation for Risk Technology initiatives.
Analyze complex data sets and partner with management to design innovative, data‑driven solutions.
Conduct cost/benefit analyses to support strategic decision‑making, budgeting, and resourcing.
Facilitate process reviews and identify training needs related to new system implementations or workflow enhancements.
Lead or collaborate in agile environments to deliver iterative business value and support acceptance testing standards.
Serve as an effective facilitator, communicator, and trainer for team members and business stakeholders.
Research, evaluate, and document business issues related to workflows, processes, and system design.
8+ years of relevant experience in analytics, technology, or risk-related roles
Strong experience with SQL querying, data modeling, and building dashboards in BI tools (Qlik, Tableau, or Power BI)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Analytics, or related field (Master’s degree is an asset)
Expertise in system design, business analysis, and user acceptance testing
Excellent problem‑solving, verbal/written communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Solid understanding of Financial Risk concepts (Market, Credit, Operational) and regulatory risk reporting methods
Strong grounding in statistical analysis and data inference
Experience with investment trading operations
Knowledge of agile project management methodologies and workflow design
Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders across functions and levels
Ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions
Experience delivering training or writing technical tutorials
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.
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
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.
Referenced Salary Location
Toronto, OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$86,100.00 CAD - $136,100.00 CADEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location.
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 hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
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