Manager, Fund Events

Job Title

Manager, Fund Events

Company

Manulife

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Job Function

Finance and Sales

Job Description

Manulife's Fund Events team is seeking a dynamic Manager to support the GWAM Canada business. In this role, you will provide expert operational support to ensure successful implementation of various initiatives impacting Canadian Wealth Operations. This position requires in-depth knowledge of fund operations and accounting in Canada and North America, a strong ability to cultivate relationships with stakeholders, and excellent analytical skills alongside innovative thinking.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the implementation of Canadian Operations projects and initiatives, including post‑implementation support.
• Ensure process improvement projects are thoroughly documented and adhere to best practices.
• Identify operational or business risks associated with initiative implementation and communicate them to leadership.
• Maintain strong relationships with both internal and external business partners and stakeholders.
• Utilize your knowledge and expertise to communicate risks and impacts to company operations and downstream processes.
• Ensure all fund system setups align with project requirements.
• Coordinate project‑related tasks and activities with internal and external teams.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand the scope, requirements, and impact of requests.
• Liaise and communicate project requirements to custodians and valuation agents.
• Create impact assessments, identify risks, and suggest mitigation strategies where applicable.
• Review operating models and develop appropriate workflows.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on implementation strategies.
• Develop tools, practices, and controls to increase operational efficiency and information quality.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies for each initiative.

Required Qualifications

• Self‑starter with excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Highly organized.
• Over 7 years of experience in the financial industry, with relevant experience.
• Experience and knowledge in fund accounting and back‑office operations.
• Solid understanding of the financial services industry, investment funds, insurance funds, and investment securities products.

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in accounting or finance, CPA or CFA designation is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Quebec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Overview

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Salary and Compensation

Salary range: $83,250.00 CAD – $149,850.00 CAD.

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Incentive programs and performance‑based compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

Application

To apply, email. For reasonable accommodations, contact Recruitment HR at.

#J-18808-Ljbffr