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Description Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, the Assistant Corporate Secretary will serve as a member of the Legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for management of the Corporate Secretariat function and overseeing all corporate governance and board administration processes, including all regular and special Board, Committee, Shareholder and Pension Committee meetings and board orientation, education and continuous improvement. They will provide support and assistance to the Corporate Secretary, including project support as the need arises. They will keep abreast of governance trends and best practices and provide advice on corporate governance matters and related issues. As the ideal candidate, you will have a minimum of five years of relevant in-house legal department experience as well as previous experience supporting senior executives and Board members. You must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with legal staff, Board members, senior executives and with external counsel. The ability to exercise good judgment, be flexible and execute under pressure with careful attention to detail are essential. You must have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as a positive attitude and poise. Administrative and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion is required. The successful candidate will be a take charge individual with a confident can-do attitude to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with Diligent BoardBooks are a must. Responsibilities Oversee, manage and organize the Board, Committee, Shareholder and Pension Committee meetings and processes, and manage the preparation and distribution of appropriate notices, agendas and supporting documentation and resolutions. Act as Secretary at all Board, Committee, Shareholder and Pension Committee meetings. Prepare and circulate minutes of meetings and ensure that the details of the resolutions and decisions are in order so that proper account of them is taken. Develop effective Board and Committee workplans. Work with leadership in the preparation of effective meeting materials and resolutions. Additional Resposibilities Manage Board budget and arrange for payment of remuneration and reimbursement of expenses of Directors. Manage Director orientation, onboarding, offboarding and education. Provide support and advice to the Board in relation to corporate governance issues. Provide support and advice to the Corporate Secretary relating to the effective governance and performance of the Board, as well as information on governance best practices. Lead Board continuous improvement and contribute to the development and revision of governance guiding documents, and corporate policies, to reflect evolving governance best practices, legislative requirements and operational requirements. Education • LL.B. or J.D. degree or Chartered Governance Professional (or equivalent). • Good standing with a Canadian Law Society. • 5+ years of post-call relevant in-house legal department experience. • Detailed knowledge of Board processes and practices. • Demonstrated understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Board, Committees and Shareholders. • High degree of self-motivation and professionalism. • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner. • Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail. • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. • A collaborative approach to understand and respond to organizational needs and partner with various organizational functions. • High degree of professional ethics and integrity. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Familiarity with Diligent BoardBooks.

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today. Working ArrangementHybridJob DescriptionThe opportunityThe Global Performance & Rewards Centre of Expertise is responsible for developing strategies, policies, programs and implementation guidelines related to performance, compensation, pension, benefits and wellness to ensure Manulife’s ability to attract, engage and retain talent worldwide. Global Performance & Rewards works closely with HR Business Partners, shared services, other functional areas, and senior leaders and managers in the delivery of programs worldwide. Global Performance and Rewards also plays a key role in program governance, compliance and reporting and consults to senior management and the Board on global performance and rewards matters.The primary focus of this role is to provide support to the Executive Compensation team. Activities undertaken may include market studies to determine the competitiveness of pay programs, researching prevalent executive compensation practices and conducting benchmarking analyses amongst Manulife's peers, quantitative and qualitative analysis of executive compensation policies and practices, and contributing to recommendations for the senior executives' annual compensation review.Reporting to the VP, Executive Compensation, this position will work in collaboration with other members of the Global Performance & Rewards teams in managing executive compensation programs, compensation policy, governance and disclosure initiatives, including:ResponsibilitiesResearching prevalent executive compensation practices and conducting benchmarking analyses amongst Manulife's peersDeveloping and drafting recommendations in the design, development, and implementation of executive compensation programs.Preparing analyses and scenario testing that demonstrate the pay-for-performance alignment of Manulife's compensation programsPreparing materials for Management Resource and Compensation Committee meetingsEnsuring the effectiveness of compensation programs through relevant communication to executivesContributing to recommendations for the senior executives' annual compensation review Ongoing management of external governance interventions including OSFI, FSB, CCGG, Basel Accords and other governance issues, to ensure Manulife remains at the forefront of disclosure and governance, compliance and disclosure best practice in CanadaWorking with VP, Executive Compensation, Corporate Secretary and corporate lawyers to prepare the executive compensation section of Manulife's proxy circular consistent with regulations and best practicesAct as the Global Performance & Rewards liaison with Compliance/Audit/other control functionsOverseeing the various compensation audit and compliance processesLeveraging external networks to stay abreast of emerging market trends and raise implications at an early stage to senior managementDocumenting our global total rewards policies and maintaining an online policy databaseSupporting survey reviews, peer reviews and other compensation projectsWhat motivates you?You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.What we are looking forUniversity degree2-3 years executive compensation experience with a strong understanding of executive compensation principles and issuesStrong aptitude for numbers, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent influencing and negotiation skillsProven project and relationship management skillsStrong time management skills with the ability to seamlessly move between changing prioritiesProficient in Excel, Word and PowerpointCertified Compensation Professional designation would be an assetWhat can we offer you?A competitive salary and benefits packages.A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.A focus on growing your career path with us.Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.Professional development and leadership opportunities.Our commitment to youValues-first cultureWe lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.Boundless opportunityWe create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.Continuous innovationWe invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Championing Corporate CitizenshipWe build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.#LI-HybridAbout Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt 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] & BenefitsThe annual base salary for this role is listed below.Primary LocationToronto, OntarioSalary range is expected to be between$60,000.00 CAD - $100,000.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.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.