Business Development Associate

Job Description

Are you energetic, motivated, and ready to make an impact? If you want to be part of a team that’s at the heart of sales activities, challenges you every day, and gives you the chance to shape client success, this role is for you! As part of Manulife Investments, you’ll join a high-performing wholesaling team alongside a District Vice President and a Business Development Manager. Your mission? Help drive sales growth and build strong advisor relationships. Position Responsibilities: Build connections: Develop and maintain strong relationships with advisors and key internal partners. Plan for success: Contribute to the annual territory business plan and help execute it. Be the go-to resource: Prepare reports, fund proposals, and provide guidance on policies and regulations. Own the details: Schedule meetings, manage budgets, and coordinate weekly team sessions. Lead events: From planning to execution, organize impactful advisor and industry events. Drive marketing: Manage email campaigns, track results, and keep communication flowing. Collaborate: Act as the main point of contact for internal and external partners. Required Qualifications: Post-secondary education. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities with ease. You’re a problem solver, detail-oriented, and proactive. You communicate clearly, work well in a team, and stay cool under pressure. A passion for learning and growing in the wealth management space. Bilingual (French & English) is required - The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec. Preferred Qualifications: CSC or IFIC certification (an asset). CFA level 1 (an asset). Experience in mutual funds or financial planning (an asset). You’re tech-savvy with Microsoft Office, and ideally familiar with Salesforce and SAP Concur. Where This Role Can Take You This is more than a job—it’s a career path . With structured training and mentorship, you can grow into a Business Development Manager role or explore other exciting opportunities across Manulife in Banking, Insurance, Marketing, or Product Management . 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. #LI-WAM The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. 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 inclu