Reporting to the AVP, Head of Portfolio Data & Analytics, the role of Business Strategic Insights – Client Analytics Lead will support Manulife Bank's strategic ambition to deepen understanding of priority client and advisor segments, and to develop a compelling, analytics-driven value proposition.
This role will work closely with Data & Insights, Product, and Distribution teams to deliver robust segmentation frameworks, profiling analyses, and strategic insights that identify growth opportunities, improve advisor productivity, and enhance the overall client experience.
The candidate will leverage best practices in customer analytics, strategic consulting, and data visualization within the Data & Analytics team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer or client analytics, financial services, and banking.
**Position Responsibilities:**
Individual Responsibilities
Develop and maintain robust customer segmentation and profiling frameworks to identify, characterize, and prioritize Manulife Bank's most valuable client and advisor segments and identify growth opportunity, leveraging behavioral, transactional, and demographic data (30%)
Design and produce analytics-driven insights to support the development and refinement of Manulife Bank's value proposition for priority customer and advisor segments, identifying differentiated opportunities across the client lifecycle (20%)
Partner with the reporting and analytics team on the design and maintenance of client and advisor segment performance dashboards and reporting tools, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and relevance (20%)
Translate complex segmentation and profiling analyses into clear, decision-ready insights and executive-level presentations for senior leadership and distribution partners (15%)
Analyze client lifecycle patterns, engagement trends, and segment migration dynamics to identify retention risks, cross-sell opportunities, and growth levers across priority segments (10%)
Independently scope and execute strategic analytics projects from problem definition through to recommendation and implementation support (5%)
Maintain a strong understanding of relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., FCAC, OSFI) and ensure all segmentation analyses reflect compliance and data governance standards
Shared Responsibilities
Collaborate with Product, Distribution, and Marketing teams to align segment insights with product design, go-to-market strategy, and advisor enablement priorities
Partner with Client Experience, Digital Delivery and Marketing Technology teams to support personalization initiatives, channel optimization, and engagement strategies informed by segmentation analytics
Contribute to the annual strategic planning and budgeting process by providing analytical input on segment performance, growth potential, and strategic priorities in coordination with business unit leaders
Work jointly with Risk and Compliance to ensure segmentation and profiling analyses respect privacy regulations and risk appetite guidelines
Support cross-functional working groups and initiatives where client and advisor analytics intersect with broader Manulife Bank growth priorities
Participate in knowledge sharing and peer review of analyses across the strategy and analytics team to maintain quality and consistency of insights
**Required Qualifications:**
Post-secondary education in Business, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
Prior experience in customer analytics, client segmentation, or strategic consulting within financial services or banking
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data and analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
3–5 years of experience in customer analytics, client segmentation, or business analysis
Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI for data analysis, reporting, and visualization (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, DAX, etc.)
Customer Segmentation & Profiling Expertise – Hands-on experience designing and operationalizing segmentation models using behavioral, demographic, and transactional data, with a strong understanding of customer lifecycle analytics and the application of segment insights to business strategy
Strategic Thinking & Insight Generation – Ability to structure complex business problems, synthesize segmentation findings into clear “so what” conclusions, and translate results into forward-looking recommendations that inform Manulife Bank's value proposition and commercial priorities
Executive Communication & Storytelling – Produces compelling, decision-ready materials for senior audiences and can confidently present and defend analytical findings, turning complex segmentation analysis into clear and concise business narratives
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence – Builds credibility and works effectively across Distribution, Product, Marketing, and Client Experience to align segment strategy with business objectives, without relying on direct authority
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Previous experience in banking or wealth management is an asset
Experience with SQL and/or Python for data extraction and segmentation analysis; familiarity with Jira/Confluence is an asset
**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 versatile 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.
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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
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**Referenced Salary Location**
Toronto, Ontario
**Modalidades de Trabajo**
Híbrido
**Salary range is expected to be between**
$73,725.00 CAD - $122,875.00 CAD
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