Manager, Market Data Strategy & Management

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Job Description

Manulife’s Global Wealth & Asset Management (Global WAM) segment has embarked on an exciting journey that is transforming the organization by harnessing the power of data and related analytics. This transformation is a key strategic enabler, and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about joining the team that will lead this journey.

The Chief Data Office in close partnership with key business partners will support the transformation of the organization to ensure data is used as a strategic asset supporting our business goals. The group’s objectives include:

• A single, central source for data which is easy to access and describes how the data was obtained

• Data quality continually monitored and accuracy improved

• Common standards and policies for data governance

• Flexible reporting tools to access data and adapt to changing business or regulatory requirements

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for all market data inquiries, work with business divisions globally to manage demand, understand their needs, and identify current/future requirements.

• Build a strong partnership with partners across the organization and cultivate trusted relationships with external third-party data providers.

• Support the Procurement team in their negotiation with the vendors by providing key insights and detailed recommendations.

• Perform deep level analysis on market data footprints to help making informed decisions ahead of contracts renewals.

• Gather and organize data to produce metrics and reporting related to market data consumption; develop data-related dashboards to track market data spending over time.

• Understand how the data ecosystem is structured and how data is integrated and transformed across different platforms.

• Identify duplicative data sources and look for ways to improve utilization of the data we already have.

• Lead opportunities to influence data consumption behavior, consolidate usage, and standardize data use of fewer vendor products where possible to ultimately deliver incremental cost efficiencies.

• Implement initiatives to streamline processes (e.g. user management, invoice validation, requirements gathering, etc.)

• Collaborate with all groups within the Chief Data Office to ensure alignment across data functions and on target delivery of the group’s goals.

• Continuously enhance knowledge within area of expertise and keep current with industry trends and business direction.

How will you create impact?

The Manager, Market Data Strategy & Management will directly report to the Global Head of Market Data Operations. The role entails overseeing all market data activities to ensure cost-efficient market data services across the organization. You will have a comprehensive understanding of various buy-side market data engagements and practices around ESG, ratings, pricing, exchange, reference data and index licensing for active/passive funds. We’re looking for a curious and result driven individual with both exceptional communication and analytical skills.

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

• Prior experience in the asset management / financial industry with exposure to financial markets, instruments and products is required.

• Comprehensive understanding of buy-side market data vendors ((e.g. Bloomberg, MSCI, Factset, Morningstar, S&P, etc.) and services is crucial for this position.

• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams on complex initiatives and bridging the business and data worlds.

• Solid technical skills especially around the Microsoft Suite (expert level of Excel is required) and ideally interest in Microsoft Power Apps/Automate.

• Experience in database, query/programming languages and data visualization (e.g. Power BI); proficiency in data analysis along with a deep understanding of data management and governance principles is a nice to have.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with demonstrated strong logical and technical problem-solving skills; ready to analyze complex data, identify trends and make data-driven recommendations.

• Excellent communication, listening and influencing skills; successfully navigate ambiguity and varying communication styles.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and independently prioritize work.

• Implement with speed and precision, relishing all challenges as opportunities to dig in; constantly learn from both success and failure.

• Champion of change and managing the implementation of new insights / improvements.

• Hold a high degree of personal accountability and ownership in everything you do.

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 workplace where everyone thrives.

• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders 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 recruitment@manulife.com.

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com 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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.