Manulife
Director,AsiaStrategy
“Director, Asia Strategy at Manulife. Skills: strategy consulting, strategic analyses, project management, stakeholder management, problem-solving, communication. support the development and execution of strategic initiatives at both regional and market levels. conduct market research”
What You'll Achieve.
shaping and delivering the company’s growth agenda across 10 markets; delivering actionable recommendations
Industry & Context.
problem-solving and analytical skills; structured problem-solving skills; Develop structured problem-solving approaches; test hypotheses; assess potential scenarios
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy or a related field, Proven track record in leading complex projects and delivering actionable recommendations, problem-solving and analytical skills, and structured problem-solving skills, with solid business and financial acumen, Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Nice to Have
MBA and/or CA/CFA a plus
What You'll Do.
support the development and execution of strategic initiatives at both regional and market levels
conduct market research
perform strategic analyses
prepare high-impact presentations for senior stakeholders
Lead complex strategy projects from scoping through to execution
Drive assessment of current state and identification of strategic opportunities
Conduct diagnostic reviews across functions
or value chain components to identify performance gaps or inefficiencies
Benchmark internal capabilities and market positioning against industry peers and best practices
Translate findings into opportunity areas aligned with Manulife’s long-term objectives
Analyze and synthesize recommendations
Develop structured problem-solving approaches to test hypotheses and assess potential scenarios
Facilitate cross-functional workshops and working sessions to pressure-test assumptions and refine recommendations
Synthesize complex findings into clear
actionable recommendations for senior leadership
Develop roadmaps and business cases
Use data-driven analysis to evaluate trade-offs and clarify strategic options
Build simple financial models to project business impacts
Communicate conclusions through high-impact narratives tailored to executive audiences
Support annual and long-term strategic planning efforts with deep involvement in shaping regional priorities
Monitor external market trends
and competitive developments
Translate insights into opportunities or risks for Manulife and propose strategic responses
Contribute to inorganic evaluations in partnership with Corporate Development
Engage with senior executives across business units
Present findings and influence decision-making at the regional leadership level
Build trusted relationships and act as a strategic thought partner to business and functional leaders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with colleagues across functions and geographies; Facilitate cross-functional workshops and working sessions; Engage with senior executives across business units, regional functions, and corporate teams; Build trusted relationships and act as a strategic thought partner to business and functional leaders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities; prepare high-impact presentations; Communicate conclusions through high-impact narratives tailored to executive audiences
Process & Methodology
Lead complex strategy projects from scoping through to execution, tracking project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, Develop roadmaps and business cases
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