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Manulife Savings and Investment Category Head in Makati City, Philippines
We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Job Description
The opportunity
The role will drive the proposition strategy development to execution of Savings and Investment Category and lead the Savings and Investments Product Proposition Category Team in formulating product strategy and proposition to penetrate different customer segments via agency, bancassurance and digital channels, in order to support achievement of the Company’s strategic targets.
Responsibilities
Lead, develop and manage the savings and investment product portfolio, including coming up with strategies, careful planning the process of developing and delivering projects, creating new products and funds, enhancing existing ones, and ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.
Drive product innovation to formulate segment-based customer-centric product and fund propositions in order to address customer needs & their pain points in different life stages
Closely monitor updates and changes in insurance market, including but not limited to industry trends, competitor movements, market opportunities and threats, specific client segment to identify the potential business opportunity, and adjust and improve product positioning accordingly
The role will be responsible for the ongoing management & development of the existing product and fund range and, where necessary, any rationalization
Propose fund and portfolio solutions to grow saving and investment business through partnering with MIMTC
Drive overall growth of Savings and Investment category by developing holistic year-long and multi-year sustaining plans including marketing campaigns, customer financial and investment education programs and the like
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, conduct market research, analyze customer feedback, and identify opportunities to optimize proposition offerings. Additionally, work closely with sales and marketing teams to develop compelling value propositions and effectively communicate the same to customers, as well as develop distribute and customer investment education programs to grow the category.
Work collaboratively with channels and bancassurance partners to drive channel specific product and fund propositions and develop different sales enablers including product offer, sales tools and segment stories that is applicable to different partners / different segments
Work with Product Implementation team to ensure product can be delivered as planned
Stay ahead of the competition by anticipating business and regulatory issues, by recommending tailored product, process, or service improvements and solutions to help the organization succeed
Creating department policies, setting resource requirements, establishing budgets, and developing a comprehensive business plan
Directly leads managers and professionals; coaches and develops team members to enhance their knowledge and core competencies.
Have oversight on fund development and fund review governance, working together with MIMTC.
How will you create impact?
The role will report to the Chief Health and Product Officer.
What motivates you?
You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
What we are looking for
At least 15 years’ relevant life insurance experience, preferably in product development and management, fund development/ asset management, product marketing, category management
Experience in a strategy-oriented role, or product line/business line ownership role is a must
Possess in-depth understanding of insurance and investment products, clients’ needs, FNA, sales process and industry developments
Excellent knowledge of retail financial markets and wealth management products.
Excellent stakeholders management, facilitation and presentation skills
Strong drive and proven ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel and make optimal use of resources
Highly organized and detail-oriented
What can we offer you?
A competitive salary and benefits packages.
A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
A focus on growing your career path with us.
Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our commitment to you
Values-first cultureWe lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
Boundless opportunityWe create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
Continuous innovationWe invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
Championing Corporate CitizenshipWe build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.
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 .