AgencyGrowthProgramandScale-UpHead

The **Agency Growth Program and Scale-Up Head** play a critical leadership role in driving the strategic expansion of the Agency channel through the design, execution, and scaling of high-impact recruitment and financing programs. This role leads end-to-end initiatives to attract, acquire, finance, and develop high-quality Financial Advisors and Agency Leaders—ensuring sustainable manpower growth and increased productivity. The role oversees key growth programs, including Experienced Manager Hiring and Financing Programs, which contribute approximately 15% of the total Agency APE target (~USD 2–3M annually). Combining strategic leadership, business development, program management, and financial governance, the role ensures strong return on investment, high-quality talent acquisition, and long-term scalability of the agency business. **Responsibilities** ** _Growth Strategy and Program Leadership_** * Define and lead the Agency Growth and Scale-Up strategy aligned with overall business and manpower targets. * Design and continuously enhance recruitment and financing programs (e.g., Experienced Manager Hiring). * Articulate a strong value proposition, positioning Manulife Agency as a compelling long-term career platform. **_Financing Program Governance and Delivery_** * Oversee the design, deployment, and governance of financing programs supporting distributor acquisition. * Ensure financial discipline through robust ROI tracking and effective fund utilization. * Drive program outcomes to deliver ~15% of total Agency APE (USD 2–3M annually). * Partner with Finance, Risk, and Legal to ensure compliance, controls, and long-term sustainability. **_Recruitment and Business Development_** * Drive high-quality headcount growth by attracting Financial Advisors and experienced Agency Leaders. * Build and sustain a strong candidate pipeline through multi-channel sourcing strategies. * Strengthen industry partnerships and external networks to expand recruitment reach. * Lead in