Director, Investment Operations

Manulife Financial Corporation

Hybrid
8+ years investment operations experience
End-to-end trade and cash management
Global cross-functional relationship management
Manulife Financial Corporation is seeking a Director of Investment Operations to lead transformation initiatives in their investment business, focusing on digitization and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in investment operations, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive change through collaboration and strategic vision

Job Summary

  • The role leads a multi-year transformation journey focused on digitization, automation, and increasing straight-through processing for global investment operations.
  • Candidates must manage day-to-day business relationships, ensure service level standards are met, and drive the execution of strategic reviews and business cases.
  • The company offers a flexible hybrid environment with a strong commitment to well-being, inclusion, and professional growth within a global team.

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Manulife Financial Corporation is seeking a Director of Investment Operations to lead transformation initiatives in their investment business, focusing on digitization and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in investment operations, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive change through collaboration and strategic vision.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years Investment Operations experience
  • End-to-end Trade and Cash Management
  • Global cross-functional relationship management
  • Operational risk mitigation and audit closure
  • SWIFT Standards and Asset Servicing knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • MBA or CFA certification preferred
  • Six Sigma or Agile/SCRUM Master background
  • Experience in ambiguous environments
  • Strong curiosity and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work across multiple geographies

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Economics
  • 5+ years people management experience
  • Sound market knowledge of global regulatory changes
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite and project management tools

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