Product Development Assistant Manager

A Product Development Assistant Manager plays a vital role in shaping and managing insurance products that deliver real value to customers while supporting business growth. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams—such as underwriting, actuarial, marketing, and compliance—to develop, enhance, and launch products that are competitive, customer‑centric, and compliant with regulations.

In this position, you’ll analyze market trends, product performance, and customer insights to drive continuous improvement and innovation. By balancing customer needs with profitability and strategic objectives, the Product Development Assistant Manager helps build sustainable products that strengthen the company’s portfolio and support long‑term success.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams on product development for new insurance products and enhancements.
• Develop and ensure delivery of detailed product specifications and regulatory collaterals.
• Support regulatory filings and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with Product Propositions, Product Implementation, Pricing, Operations, IT, Risk management teams to deliver high quality product delivery.
• Manage small to medium projects independently.
• Support Head of Product Development with ad-hoc projects and presentations.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in Actuarial, Financial, Business, or related field of study
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Product Development and/or Pricing functions in Life Insurance industry. Understanding business processes and product development cycles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance technical detail and commercial impact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Self – driven to proactively identify what needs to be addresses and prioritized to best achieve objectives of their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and communicate with other departments

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 hr@manulife.com.

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