Job Information
Manulife Sr. Reporting Steward Analyst in Toronto, Ontario
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 Canadian segment Reporting Steward function contributes to the success of the end-to-end operation of the IFRS 17/9 Financial Reporting process in Canadian segment. The Reporting Steward team works closely with a wide variety of people at the Group and segment levels including actuarial valuation, accounting, various IT teams and the business to ensure that the quarter-end process runs smoothly. The incumbent is a valued member who will act as the Reporting Steward for several (but not all) lines of business in Canadian segment. They will develop a deep understanding of the end-to-end reporting process and be able to trouble shoot production issues as well as coordinate various audit requirements and disclosure reports. In addition to quarter-end responsibilities, the incumbent will also play a crucial role in ensuring that changes to the financial reporting process are implemented appropriately within the respective lines of business that they support. This includes working with a cross functional team to gather, document, facilitate prioritization, and monitor the implementation of changes to the reporting process.
The ideal candidate is a team player who has proven project management experience along with experience in the financial reporting of insurance companies. To be successful the individual should be a team player who is comfortable operating with minimal guidance and can communicate and collaborate with a wide variety of teams to reach win-win solutions.
Key Accountabilities:
Support the financial reporting change management process by:
maintaining a long-term marco view of financial reporting projects within their purview and proactively engage with stakeholders in a timely manner to ensure effective implementation
facilitate the prioritization of the quarterly implementation list of projects within their purview
monitor the development and testing of items as they move towards final implementation
Develop a deep understanding of the end-to-end reporting process and be able to trouble-shoot production issues within their purview
Coordinate various audit requirements and disclosure reports during quarter end within their purview
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
Project Management certification. Accounting and/or actuarial designations is an asset
Successful experience managing projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
5+ years of experience in the financial service industry with experience in financial reporting
Strong desire to learn and engage with finance reporting subject matter experts to expand knowledge and effectively advocate for the end-to-end Financial Reporting teams
Excellent organization and time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while demonstrating sound judgment
Superior written, verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills; able to influence and negotiate with management at various levels of the organization. Build strong relationship with key stakeholders
Ability to analyze complex situations quickly and appreciate the balance between business needs, system constraints and risk implications
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 culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career!
Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
Championing Corporate Citizenship
We 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 .
Salary & Benefits
The annual base salary for this role is listed below.
Primary Location
Toronto, Ontario
Salary range is expected to be between
$70,350.00 CAD - $117,250.00 CAD
If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including 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. We also offer eligible employees 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. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.