This role offers an opportunity to be part of a transformation within the U.S. Retirement business, helping build a new recordkeeping and operations ecosystem across people, process, technology, and data. As a Member Processing Senior Operational Analyst, you will play a key role in driving efficiency, innovation, and service excellence while supporting business growth and maintaining Manulife/John Hancock’s strong reputation.

In this dynamic role, you will take a proactive, customer-focused approach while supporting the FutureChoice Member Services team. Your responsibilities include risk mitigation, reporting, process improvement, procedure management, and project and operations administration to ensure a high-quality client experience.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide team leadership and process improvement as an SME and mentor, driving capability building and recommending efficiency and quality enhancements

• Coordinate operations and performance tracking by managing capacity, monitoring tasks/emails, and ensuring KPI adherence

• Drive stakeholder alignment and collaboration through regular engagement with leadership and cross functional partners across US Retirement Operations

• Process 401(k) transactions accurately (contributions, distributions, loans, rollovers) in line with regulatory requirements and SLAs

• Deliver a strong customer experience by proactively identifying and resolving issues impacting participant satisfaction

• Provide internal stakeholder support (customer service, compliance, plan sponsors) on 401(k) payment and transaction matters

• Investigate and resolve inquiries with accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to service and compliance standards

• Maintain data integrity and recordkeeping to ensure accuracy, quality, and audit readiness

• Drive process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and supporting implementation of enhancements

• Ensure compliance and collaboration by following regulatory controls and partnering cross-functionally to resolve complex cases and escalations

• Other Duties as Assigned: Flexibly support additional responsibilities as needed to meet team goals and evolving business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years industry experience in insurance, retirement, or financial services with strong understanding of operations and regulatory environments. Experience as a subject matter expert or supervisor in a BPO setting is a must.

• Proficiency in OMNI with solid end-to-end processing experience

• 401(k) Knowledge: Familiarity with 401(k) and pension plan administration, including contribution processing, distributions, loans, and compliance requirements, is highly desirable.

• Strong analytical and detail orientation with ability to handle high-volume data accurately

• Effective time management and multitasking in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

• Problem-solving mindset with ownership—able to investigate issues and drive resolution independently

• Strong collaboration and communication skills with ability to build relationships across teams and stakeholders

• Customer-focused and adaptable with a proactive approach to change, continuous learning, and process improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Post-secondary education in business, finance, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.

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

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