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Assists in the training/development of the team. May have formal supervisory responsibility. May act as a back-up when the Proposal Services Manager/Director is out of the office. Expert proposal writer for asset management firms. The incumbent is an expert in the proposal writing process for the financial services industry. This job description does not represent a comprehensive listing of job duties that are required of the employee performing this role. We reserve the right to change duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nDrive sales & revenue growth through the completion of RFPs\nComplete the larger and/or more complex proposals and consultant questionnaires that may require additional research, analysis, creativity, and judgment.\nReviews work for junior team members\nAssist or lead process improvement projects/initiatives\nAct as a back-up to the proposal services director\nAnswer, edit and complete sales proposals, client reports and ad hoc questionnaires with accuracy and by deadline\nCoordinate all aspects of sales proposal document production process to assure the overall quality meets firm standards\nCollaborate with the distribution team and subject matter experts (SMEs) to determine strategic approach for proposals\nResearch appropriate responses through supplied databases as well as any other identified sources\nAssist with ad hoc team projects\nAssist the distribution and legal counsel with reviewing legal content and contractual language\nHas knowledge and experience with managing requests for most product vehicles covered by the team.\nRequired Qualifications:\n2-4 years of related working experience in the financial services industry\n3-6 years as a proposal writer\nDemonstrates leadership\nBachelor's degree required, preferably with liberal arts, business, or communications focus\nEffective communication skills, verbal and written, with ability to interact successfully with various management levels and internal clients in a complex work environment, including internal clients at remote sites\nAbility to work effectively with a diverse range of people who possess a variety of skills and experience\nDetail-oriented with excellent organization and project management skills\nSelf-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks to meet strict deadlines\nStrong analytical skills and ability to spot inaccurate or inconsistent data\nAn entrepreneurial spirit along with a keen sense of ownership\nA well-organized and self-directed individual who can work with minimal amount of supervision\nCapability to efficiently complete tasks in a fast-paced environment\nAbility to work well under pressure; able to multi-task\nAbility to work both independently and within a team as required\nPC proficient, particularly in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint[Years of experience]\nDecision Authorities:\nNot all work produced requires a supervisory review\nEncourage proactive behavior from all contributors to avoid unnecessary delays\nAssign work and direct junior team members in coordinating and executing questionnaires\nWhen you join our team:\nWe’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.\nWe’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.\nAs part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.\nThe role being advertised is an existing vacancy.\nAbout Manulife and John Hancock\nManulife 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.\nManulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nAt 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.\nIt 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 .\nReferenced Salary Location\nWaterloo, OntarioWorking Arrangement\nHybridSalary range is expected to be between\n$85,300.00 CAD - $135,300.00 CADEmployees 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  for the salary range for your location.\nManulife 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  for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.\nWe use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. 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