Associate IT Business Analyst

Job title: Associate IT Business Analyst

Job description: 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

We are looking for an engaging and highly organized Associate Business Analyst. The Associate Business Analyst will be assigned to different initiatives/projects and is encouraged to work with various different team members and collaborators. The candidate is required to have solid understanding of tools and methodologies surrounding Business Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and participate in the documentation of business/functional requirement’s gathering; user stories; process analysis.
• Coordinate and assist the squad with delivery support (scheduled releases, defects, organizational change).
• Facilitate requirements, planning and product backlog review sessions with impacted collaborators.
• Validate expectations with subject matter authorities and drive the creation of strong system specifications that enable the development and/or acquisition of appropriate systems to meet business requirements.
• Anticipate business or project issues and risks, make recommendations to mitigate, recognize the need for flexibility and diverse solutions while coping with sophisticated situations through deliberate analysis and planning.

How will you create impact?

This individual will report to the Investment Accounting squad lead with a primary concentration on the Simcorp Dimension application. The Business Analyst’s focus will shift as business decides priorities but the immediate role will be working with NAIC related enhancements and regulatory updates as well as analyzing changes related to a large Security Master File (SMF) upgrade. This role is highly visible within the Investment Division, giving the individual a great opportunity to showcase their impact.

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

• Knowledge of Accounting Book of Record Systems (SimCorp Dimension).
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Accounting, Finance, Business etc…).
• 3-5 years of proven experience in the Financial Services Industry.
• Highly motivated individual with ability to multi-task and complete deliverables within time constraints and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of capital markets and key Accounting and Administrative Book of Record subject matter: fixed income, equity, derivatives, private debt, alternative investments, multi-framework accounting platform, period closure, corporate actions, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) reporting.
• Accepts a variety of viewpoints, exemplifies Manulife’s values of Do the Right Thing, Get it Done Together and Own It.

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 environment where everyone thrives. * Championing Corporate Citizenship

We build a business that benefits all collaborators 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 $58,100.00 CAD – $107,900.00 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.

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