Job Description

The Assistant Branch Manager, plays a pivotal role in driving the branch’s business growth by leading sales development, recruitment, and adviser productivity initiatives. This role combines leadership, business development, and relationship management to deliver strong business performance and market expansion.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead branch business growth by achieving sales, AUM, and recruitment targets.

• Organize recruitment seminars, previews, and sales events to attract and develop quality advisers.

• Plan and execute product launches, marketing campaigns, and roadshows to increase business opportunities.

• Monitor sales and recruitment performance, providing coaching and support to leaders and advisers.

• Partner with the Regional Manager on strategic business development initiatives and market expansion efforts.

• Build and maintain strong business relationships with adviser to drive retention and long-term growth.

• Support adviser onboarding, activation, and compliance to ensure high productivity.

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial services, preferably in asset management, investment advisory, or portfolio management.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage clients and team members.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Proven track record in client relationship management, sales, or branch operations.

• Ability to execute branch operations, ensure compliance, and drive business growth

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.

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