Manager, Fund Events – Manulife

Title of the Job: Manager, Fund Events

Location: Montreal, QC

Job Description: The Manulife Fund Events team is seeking a manager to support the GWAM Canada business. In this role, the Manager will provide expertise and operational support to ensure successful implementation of the firm’s various initiatives impacting the Canadian Wealth Operations. This entails in-depth knowledge of fund operations and accounting in Canada & North America, a keen ability to form relationships with the impacted partners, strong analytical skills as well as the ability to think creatively.The day-to-day will involve interacting with various business areas to understand the risk, financial and accounting impacts of business processes to best support collaborators. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn, develop and excel within a team that values client happiness, performance, teamwork, and innovation.Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the implementation of Canadian Operations projects and Initiatives up to and including post implementation support.
• Ensure operational improvement projects are thoroughly detailed and enforce to standard processes
• Identify operational or other business risks associated with initiative implementation and communicate them to leadership
• Bring forth knowledge and expertise and ensure to communicate risks and impacts to the company operations and downstream
• Ensure all fund system setups are aligned to the project requirements
• Analyze, research and troubleshoot issues ranging from reconciliation breaks to client requests and changes
• Liaise and communicate project requirements to custodian and valuation agent

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years in the financial industry with proven experience
• University degree preferably in accounting or finance CPA or CFA an asset
• Experience and knowledge in fund accounting and back-office Operations
• Good understanding of the financial services industry, investment funds, insurance funds and investment securities products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-starter with excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Full knowledge and application of Microsoft Office suite

Bilingual (French & English) is required – The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.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.

About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt 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 .Primary Location Montreal, QuebecWorking ArrangementHybridSalary range is expected to be between $81,450.00 CAD – $146,610.00 CADIf 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.

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