Regional AVP Tax, Retirement and Estate Planning Services

Canadian Division currently has an opening in Western Canada for a Regional AVP Tax, Retirement and Estate Planning. If you have a professional accounting or legal designation with tax expertise and are looking for an exciting, non-traditional role, this position could be very rewarding.

Manulife Financial is a leading provider of insurance and investment products to Canadian families, individuals and businesses. We are recognized in the marketplace for our innovative products, excellent service and professional, expert advice.

If you thrive in a consultative environment, enjoy applying tax and estate planning knowledge to real‑world client scenarios, and want to influence advisor performance and client outcomes at a regional level, this is an exciting and impactful opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Working in conjunction with select investment advisors and Manulife Guaranteed Wealth Solutions and Investment Sales teams in any of our distribution channels to provide case-specific consultative tax, retirement and estate planning expertise to clients and client professional advisors;

• Providing tax planning and financial solutions involving wealth/ investment products;

• Providing educational presentations and seminars to top-tier investment advisors regarding tax, retirement and estate planning opportunities utilizing investment products;

• Building local relationships with professional advisors through case-specific interaction and more generally through the provision of education regarding investment product application to complex tax, retirement, estate and business planning strategies;

• Assisting investment advisors and Manulife Guaranteed Wealth Solutions and Investment Sales teams and other Manulife staff in preparing proposals, presentations and customized numerical analysis for affluent/upscale individuals and business clients involving complex estate, tax, retirement and business planning;

• Providing federal and provincial tax information, legal/accounting information and interpretation to assist the development of sales strategies, programs and concepts in order to create new market opportunities and to increase sales results in affluent/upscale and business markets

Required Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Professional degree/designation (CPA, LLB, LLM (Tax))

• Completion of the CICA In Depth Tax Course or similar course of study

• Expertise in personal, trusts, estates and corporate tax gained through relevant accounting, legal or financial services experience (5 to 7 year minimum)

• Strong tax, retirement and estate planning analytical skills and reasoning

• Ability to apply specialized knowledge to practically implement planning solutions

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

• Ability to meet tight deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills, relationship building and management

• Accuracy and attention to detail Creative/innovative thinking applied to individual client contexts

• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information to a non-technical audience

• Team player and positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the Financial Services or Life Insurance Industry Expertise in the taxation of guaranteed wealth solution (e.g., segregated funds) and other investment products

• TEP designation

Special Conditions: This is a remote role and involves some travel within  Western Canada - British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan territories.

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.

Remote

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 hr@manulife.com 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 hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.