Director, Sustainability Reporting and Strategy

Director, Sustainability Reporting and Strategy Join to apply for the Director, Sustainability Reporting and Strategy role at Manulife. Manulife’s Global Sustainability & Impact team is seeking a Director, Sustainability Reporting & Strategy to lead our global sustainability reporting and disclosures—both voluntary and regulatory—and help accelerate progress against our Impact Agenda. In this role, you’ll report to AVP, Global Sustainability and collaborate with a passionate team of sustainability professionals and cross-functional partners across the organization. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we measure, communicate, and advance our sustainability performance with integrity and transparency. At Manulife, our mission is Decisions made easier. Lives made better. Our sustainability strategy—the Impact Agenda—shows how we bring that mission to life, focusing on areas where we can drive meaningful change for our customers, communities, and the planet. If you’re driven by purpose, energized by complexity, and ready to lead in a space where sustainability is both a business imperative and a catalyst for innovation, we’d love to hear from you Position Responsibilities Lead the Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure team, providing coaching and leadership to direct reports. Oversee the production and publication of Manulife’s annual Sustainability Report, Public Accountability Statement, and related disclosures. Maintain governance, contribute to data collection and third‑party assurance for the sustainability reporting process. Manage responses to ESG raters and rankers including MSCI, S&P, Sustainalytics, Corporate Knights, among others. Develop executive‑caliber materials for all levels of Manulife’s sustainability governance structure. Collaborate closely with Legal, Compliance, Government Relations, and other teams to monitor, assess, and comply with sustainability regulatory landscapes across jurisdictions. Drive continuous improvement of internal sustainability reporting by developing policies and overseeing dashboards, frameworks, and tools for analytics. Lead best‑practice research and analysis to support sustainability strategy development. Lead day‑to‑day operations of the Sustainability Centre of Expertise, including setting agendas and materials. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate sustainability considerations into business operations and decision‑making, providing subject‑matter expertise. Stay informed of emerging sustainability policies, regulations, standards, and industry trends, providing strategic guidance on opportunities and challenges. Act as a trusted advisor and collaborator with procurement, investor relations, facilities, finance, legal, marketing, HR, corporate governance, communications, and others to operationalize the sustainability strategy. Required Qualifications Post‑secondary education in a relevant field, ideally sustainability, corporate responsibility or similar. Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate sustainability or related discipline, preferably in the financial sector or consulting. In‑depth knowledge of voluntary frameworks (SASB, GRI) and regulatory frameworks (OSFI B15, ISSB). Experience preparing disclosures and responding to rating agencies such as MSCI, S&P, Sustainalytics, and others. Excellent research, writing and synthesizing skills with the ability to communicate complex information succinctly. Proficiency with the Microsoft suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Strong people skills with ability to build relationships, consensus, and drive change through collaboration. Excellent project management skills. 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. 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 consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com. Salary Range $105,750.00 CAD – $190,350.00 CAD (Toronto, Ontario). Salary varies by location and experience. Working Arrangement Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr