Senior Manager, Distribution Transformation

The Opportunity

An opportunity to join Manulife'sAsia Regional Distribution team,playing a critical roleinshapingand executingthe overallstrategywithin a fit-for-purpose governance framework.Thisis an exciting opportunity toshape thefuture of Manulife's Asia distribution - bothin terms of the transformative changesrequiredin the short- to medium-term as well as thegame-changersrequiredto build longer-term competitive advantage.This role is not simply about putting strategy and plans on a page -ratheritencompasses both the strategicelement as well astaking a pragmatic approach toplanning how to capturevalue in the short-term.Working closely with theAsia Chief Distribution Officer and the Head of Asia Distribution Strategy, thereislargescope for impactand driving massive change!

Position Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:

• Strongexperience inbusiness strategy,able to make sense of the uncertain and ambiguous business environment todistillthe key issues,develop novel solutions to old problems, andmake the link to the changes necessary toactually deliveron the proposed strategy

• Experience inhaving conceived andexecutedondigital transformationend-to-end to create tangible value. Familiarity with anagile organizational modelis essential

• A strongunderstanding of where and how value is created. We are obsessedaboutimpact, not the plans themselves!

• High Intellectual Curiosity:Have an insatiable curiosity to learn and a proactive approach to leaning in on new opportunities, even those outside their comfort zone.

• Strategic Agility:Sees ahead clearly and cananticipatefuture consequences and trends accurately can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods

• Results Orientation:Delivers beyond expectations and sets new and stretching goals for him/herself. S/he will have a deep understanding of operational and process improvements that impact quality and execution and deliver continuous improvement

• Process Management:Canidentifyand articulate the processes necessary to get things down efficiently and effectively

• Planning & Priority Setting:Demonstratean ability to setobjectivesand goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed goals

• Problem Solving & Decision Quality:Able to use rigorous logic, and a highly structured approach andmethods to solve problems with effective solutions

• Organizational Savvy:Able to build constructive and effective relationships and use them tomaneuverthrough complex situations

• Influencing & Negotiation:Can present ideas and directions that lead others to action

• Risk Management:Ability to think ahead and catch problems before they arise

• Ambidextrous:Able to work on multiple key efforts simultaneously, welcoming ambiguity andregular change

• An articulate andtop-down communicator

Nice to Haves:

• Prior experience in insurance distribution

• Experience in a business consulting environment

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 flexible 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.