Business Development Associate

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 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 recruitment@manulife.com . Referenced Salary Location Montreal, Quebec Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $45,900.00 CAD - $76,500.00 CAD 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.