Join Manulife’s Audit and Advisory Services Professional Practices team in a high-impact role supporting function strategy, performance management, financial coordination, leadership governance, and executive engagement. The role works closely with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into coordinated plans, measurable outcomes, and effective leadership routines. The successful candidate will support Audit Leadership Team coordination, performance and KPI reporting, finance activities, strategic initiatives, engagement activities, and town halls.

Strategy and Performance Management Coordinate strategic planning activities, leadership discussions, implementation roadmaps, and progress updates. Develop and maintain KPI reporting, scorecards, and management information that provide transparent visibility into performance and outcomes. Analyze performance trends, identify emerging themes, and translate findings into concise insights and recommended actions for leadership.

Monitor progress against strategic commitments and support timely follow‑up on risks, decisions, and dependencies. Chief of Staff and Leadership Governance Coordinate Audit Leadership Team routines, agendas, pre‑read materials, decisions, action items, and follow‑up activities. Support the Chief Audit Executive and senior leaders in advancing strategic priorities and high‑visibility initiatives.

Manage sensitive and time‑critical requests with sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail. Support leadership offsites and working sessions by developing agendas, materials, and action‑oriented outputs. Coordinate special projects that support organizational effectiveness and employee experience. 4+ years of experience in audit, risk management, strategy, governance, performance management, consulting, financial services, or a related field.

Strong experience preparing executive‑level materials and supporting senior leadership or governance forums. Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, planning, and problem‑solving capabilities. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate across stakeholders,



and deliver against competing deadlines.

Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to use generative AI responsibly to improve efficiency.

Experience in Chief of Staff, corporate strategy, finance, governance, transformation, or performance reporting role.

Experience supporting an executive leadership team, Board, Audit Committee, or comparable senior governance forum. Knowledge of internal audit, enterprise risk management, or the financial services industry. Professional designations such as MBA, CPA, CIA, CFA, FRM, or an equivalent credential is an asset. Financial and performance analysis Stakeholder management and influence We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.

Manulife Financial

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



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Salary range is expected to be between $73,725.00 CAD – $122,875.00 CAD. Employees also have the prospect 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. com for the salary range for your location.

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. 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.

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives.

It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry‑leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia‑Pacific 2026

📌 Associate Manager, Strategy, Performance & Chief of Staff (Toronto)
🏢 Manulife/John Hancock
📍 Toronto