Shareholder Services Specialist

Reporting to the Director, Shareholder Services, the Shareholder Services Specialist is a dedicated, customer-facing role responsible for the delivery of high-quality shareholder services for Manulife’s global shareholder base.

This role requires a unique combination of advanced communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve complex or sensitive shareholder matters. The Specialist plays a critical role in building trust, resolving issues efficiently, and reinforcing Manulife’s customer-first culture.

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for shareholder inquiries, providing timely, accurate, and professional responses.

• Manage complex and escalated shareholder matters requiring nuanced judgment and effective communications skills.

• Oversee day-to-day interactions with the Company’s transfer agent, including escalation and resolution oversight.

• Coordinate with internal teams and external capital markets providers across multiple jurisdictions.

• Support the planning and execution of the annual meeting of shareholders and policyholders.

• Manage confidential shareholder correspondence and historical shareholder records.

• Prepare and maintain tracking, reporting, and procedural documentation related to the Shareholder Services Department

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a customer-facing role, preferably within a financial services environment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive, complex, and emotionally charged matters.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in business, finance, law, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Securities industry knowledge considered an asset

• Bilingual English/French preferred

When you join our team:

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

• 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.   

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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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].

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Salary range is expected to be between

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.

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.

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