AVP, Corporate Development at Manulife — NeverHard

The Opportunity Corporate Development is a highly dynamic unit responsible for two primary pools of activity: Managing all aspects of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures for Manulife on an end-to-end basis (sourcing deals, analysis, leading due diligence, handling overall deal management, valuation, competitive bid positioning, deal structure, deal tactics, deal negotiations, internal approval processes and presentations, integration planning oversight, closing the deal, post‑closing monitoring). Other major strategic and ad‑hoc projects consistent with the company’s strategic plans. Position Responsibilities M&A execution Prepare strategic and financial analysis of potential transaction opportunities to facilitate Senior Management decision‑making. Assessment of potential transaction rationale and strategic fit in consultation with leaders from relevant business units. Lead valuation analysis including financial modeling and estimation of synergies. Identify and quantify the potential benefits and risks. Analyze impact on the total company (e.g., earnings, accretion/dilution, return on equity, capital, leverage). Direct cross‑functional teams in evaluating, negotiating and completing merger, acquisition or divestiture opportunities that are aligned with the Company’s strategy. Organize and lead due diligence processes. Negotiate, prepare and/or review legal documentation (NDA, LOI, Binding Offers, Purchase and Shareholder Agreements, Regulatory applications). Lead various stages of a transaction’s life cycle, collaborating with internal functional partners and business unit leaders as well as interfacing with counterparties and external advisors. Maintain relationships with external advisors to ensure that the Company is presented with relevant ideas and opportunities that align with Corporate strategy and aspirations. Develop presentations for Executive discussion/approval. Ensure consistent approach to M&A evaluation and application of best practices across business lines. Develop and implement frameworks, processes, and communications to more effectively identify, analyze, and present M&A opportunities. Support strategic initiatives that drive Shareholder Value. Provide market‑facing insight into proactive M&A analysis and prioritization. Coordinate strategic and/or financial analysis supporting business unit leaders in the execution of their business plans on matters related to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Keep informed of Company‑wide efficiency and effectiveness initiatives and bring about change through the adoption of technology, infrastructure, best practice, tools and processes to improve the Corporate Development function. Provide thought leadership on Corporate Development initiatives and ensure compliance with standards and policies as it relates to the function. Lead a team of skilled corporate development professionals Strong focus on training, coaching and talent management/development. Champion a high‑performance team environment. Contribute to an inclusive work environment. Required Qualifications 12+ years of relevant experience, including investment banking, corporate development, accounting, and other functions that involve financial modeling. Valuation and transaction structuring experience, particularly with financial institutions (wealth and asset management, insurance, banking). Undergraduate degree and one of the following designations: FSA/FCIA, MBA, CFA, CBV or CPA. Knowledge of innovation cycle within large financial institutions. Confidence, maturity and credibility to deliver and present to Senior Executive leadership and business unit leadership teams. Strong communication skills, including ability to translate complex technical issues into fundamental concepts. Strong relationship‑building skills to build effective working relationships with Segment and business unit leaders. Highly developed financial acumen and business orientation. Ability to influence across all lines of business and at all levels within the Company. Adaptability to respond to changing priorities. Flexibility to manage multiple and competing priorities. Work well under pressure. High level of self‑motivation and keen sense of owning and delivering on project deliverables. Willingness to travel as required. Global mindset and ability to work with people of different cultures and across geographies. Ability to effectively work in a matrix model, managing relationships with key stakeholders at various levels. 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 Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. 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 hr@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Toronto, Ontario Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $129,800.00 CAD - $241,200.00 CAD. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. Benefits 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 hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions. Information Processing We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr