Business Development Associate

Manulife Wealth & Asset Management is a leading international financial services provider. They are seeking a Business Development Associate to join their high-performing wholesaling team, where the primary mission is to drive sales growth and build strong advisor relationships. Responsibilities Build connections: Develop and maintain strong relationships with advisors and key internal partners Plan for success: Contribute to the annual territory business plan and help execute it Be the go-to resource: Prepare reports, fund proposals, and provide guidance on policies and regulations Own the details: Schedule meetings, manage budgets, and coordinate weekly team sessions Lead events: From planning to execution, organize impactful advisor and industry events Drive marketing: Manage email campaigns, track results, and keep communication flowing Collaborate: Act as the main point of contact for internal and external partners Skills Post-secondary education You thrive in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities with ease You're a problem solver, detail-oriented, and proactive You communicate clearly, work well in a team, and stay cool under pressure A passion for learning and growing in the wealth management space Bilingual (French & English) is required - The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec CSC or IFIC certification (an asset) CFA level 1 (an asset) Experience in mutual funds or financial planning (an asset) You're tech-savvy with Microsoft Office, and ideally familiar with Salesforce and SAP Concur Benefits Health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits Employee/family assistance plans Various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) Financial education and counseling resources Generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days Full range of statutory leaves of absence Company Overview Manulife Wealth & Asset Management is the global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. It was founded in 1887, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is