Bilingual Associate, New Business – Individual

Manulife is a leading Canada-based financial services group with principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States. We operate as John Hancock in the U.S. and as Manulife in other parts of the world. We provide strong, reliable, trustworthy, and forward-thinking solutions for our customers’ significant financial decisions. Our international network of employees, agents, and distribution partners offers financial protection and wealth management products and services to millions of clients. We also provide asset management services to institutional customers.

Manulife’s Individual Insurance team currently has an opportunity for a Bilingual New Business Individual

Position Responsibilities:

• Insurance Contract Management: Input and prepare life and critical illness insurance applications and contracts, while performing self-checks to ensure accuracy prior to quality control.

• Document Processing: Print, bind and assemble contracts, review and index all documents received from advisors and clients.

• Standards Compliance: Maintain accuracy and productivity of 98% or better, using the online reference tool, job aids, and Excel tracking reports.

• Teamwork and Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, self-motivation and the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment, with availability for overtime.

• Research and Client Management: Conduct daily research to identify gaps and potential issues, while managing client service needs and expectations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bilingual (French & English) is required - The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel

• Proven keyboarding skills with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Strong written communication skills and ability to correspond concisely with internal teams

• Ability to multi-task and manage high volumes of work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer Focus and Drive: The ideal candidate is dynamic and well-aligned with our customer-centric culture, contributing positively to the customer service experience.

• Initial Responsibilities: Enter individual insurance application data and manually process documents in the office for new business.

• Job Progression: Input, issue and reissue insurance contracts, , including good order review of contracts.

• Progressive Training: Follow a progressive training method, where each new function is learned after the objectives of the previous competencies have been achieved.

• Flexibility and Problem Solving: Demonstrate flexibility to manage continuous change, identify and resolve problems, with knowledge of individual life insurance as an asset.

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.

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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 [email protected].

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. Please contact [email protected] for additional information.

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 [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.