Director – Quantitative Analytics and Strategic Enablement

Are you ready to lead the future of financial risk intelligence? As the Director, Quantitative Analytics and Strategic Enablement, you will spearhead the transformation of market & liquidity risk management across by leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI). You will lead the implementation of digital enablement solutions that enhance market, liquidity and credit risk oversight, and ensure model governance. This role is pivotal in executing strategic digital enablement roadmap for Group Financial Risk, embedding intelligence‑led capabilities into operational workflows, and driving measurable impact across the organization. The Director, Quantitative Analytics and Strategic Enablement, will report jointly to the AVP, Quantitative Analytics and AVP, Financial Risk Digital Enablement. This role plays a key role in advancing the transformation mission and vision for Group Financial Risk. This role supports the strategic evolution of risk management by harnessing the power of data, technology, and advanced analytics, including artificial intelligence (AI), to drive proactive, intelligence‑led decision‑making across the enterprise. Key responsibilities include delivering various financial risk management capabilities including but not limited to advanced analytics, quantitative modeling, financial risk reporting, automation, and other related activities. The director will also contribute to the development and execution of the relevant roadmaps and plans for the Financial Risk function. Key Responsibilities The incumbent will execute the vision for enhanced market and liquidity analytics within Group Financial Risk. Lead cross‑functional initiatives to embed intelligence‑led risk capabilities across business units. Oversee the development and implementation of the Financial Risk Data Modernization roadmap, aligning with enterprise risk strategy. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and deploy ML/AI models for market risk forecasting, anomaly detection, and stress testing. Build scalable, automated monitoring systems and pipelines using Python, SQL, and cloud‑native tools to ensure reliability and early risk detection. Lead the development of advanced financial models across asset classes to enhance valuation, pricing, capital, and risk reporting. Drive continuous improvement and process optimization in risk and intelligence functions, including enterprise‑wide data collection and analysis. Ensure high‑quality, reliable data in the Enterprise Data Lake (EDL) to support robust AI and risk analytics. Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to optimize ETL processes, data pipelines, and documentation. Champion innovation at the intersection of risk, technology, and advanced analytics. Qualifications Advanced degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field. Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and model development frameworks. Solid understanding of financial risk instruments and modelling, financial risk management principles, and accounting frameworks in financial services/insurance. Deep understanding of Financial Reporting lifecycle, including driver of earnings, asset and liability movement attribution, and other financial risk monitoring activities. Skilled in data architecture, database design, ETL processes, visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and UI/UX principles for financial data. Experience with model governance, regulatory compliance, and risk frameworks. Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with attention to detail. Excellent communicator and collaborator with proven stakeholder engagement. Self‑driven, adaptable, and comfortable with dynamic, ad‑hoc environments. Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec. What you will gain from this experience Learn how to digitize and innovate risk functions within a global insurance and financial institution. Influence the future of risk intelligence in a global financial institution. 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 recruitment@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Toronto, Ontario Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $105,750.00 CAD - $190,350.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr