The Opportunity:

The Director, National Accounts and Platform Distribution is responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive asset growth, deepen client partnerships, and strengthen Manulife Investment Management's competitive position across dealer platforms, bank-sponsored channels, family offices, wealth intermediaries, and strategic distribution partners.

This role serves as a relationship manager and strategic consultant to key distribution partners, leading platform growth initiatives, recommended list strategies, business development efforts, practice management programs, and product placement opportunities across Manulife's full investment platform.

Partnering closely with senior distribution leadership, the Director identifies and advances growth opportunities, influences platform and product positioning decisions, and delivers strategic value to clients through insights, thought leadership, and business solutions.





The role carries accountability for select strategic client relationships and contributes directly to the achievement of National Accounts, Platform Distribution, and firm-wide sales and asset growth objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

Platform Strategy and Product Prospect Development

- Develop and lead platform growth strategies across designated dealer firms and strategic intermediaries.
- Identify opportunities for product placement, platform expansion, and competitive differentiation across mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, alternatives, separately managed accounts, and family office solutions.
- Translate platform intelligence into actionable growth initiatives and influence partner adoption decisions.

Recommended List and Platform Positioning
- Lead strategic recommended list and product shelf initiatives by developing value propositions, coordinating research engagements, and managing key stakeholder interactions.
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📌 Director, National Accounts and Platforms (Toronto)
🏢 Manulife Financial
📍 Toronto