Business Manager

The Business Manager is a proactive, detailed-oriented and motivated individual with a strong understanding of the asset management business. He/she will work closely with department head and the team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, increase operational efficiency and support growth initiatives across the entire platform. This role requires a high level of communications, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Business Operations & Support

• Improve operational efficiency by coordinating and streamlining daily business activities across different functions within the team.
• Assist in preparing presentation decks, business reviews and/or management reports for internal and external communication.
• Support the implementation of new growth initiatives which may include either new processes, tools and/or systems to improve team efficiency.
• Act as a key liaison between the department head and internal/external stakeholders.

Project Coordination

• Help manage and track progress on new growth initiatives. 
• Arrange complex travel plans and expense management for the department head and the team.

Financial Reporting

• Manage the expense/budgets of the team. Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on of expenses.

Team Engagement & Communication

• Organize team meetings, offsites, and internal communications.
• Support onboarding new hires and coordination of training initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business management related roles within financial services, preferably in asset management or have the skill sets and aspirations to step up to a Business Manager role.
• Proven ability to manage projects and strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with stakeholders across various functions and regions.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required, multi-lingual abilities – English, Mandarin and Cantonese are a must while another Asian language would be highly desirable. 

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 [email protected].