Advisor onboarding associate coordinating advisor transitions, documentation, and system setup at Manulife, an international financial services provider. Supporting compliance, operations, and advisor experience improvements.
Responsibilities
Support advisors transitioning their books of business to Manulife Wealth Inc. and other wealth lines of business
Lead onboarding and transition activities for standard and lower-complexity advisor recruits and smaller practices
Support larger, more complex advisor transitions under senior team guidance
Input and maintain advisor and client information in internal systems
Ensure compliance and legal documentation is completed and securely stored
Manage new-advisor onboarding, including account setup and system integration
Coordinate with Compliance, IT, Licensing, and Operations
Serve as a primary contact for onboarding inquiries and assist with issue resolution
Escalate complex onboarding challenges, exceptions, and risks
Build relationships with transitioning advisors
Liaise between advisors and internal teams
Gather advisor feedback and identify process improvements
Collaborate on best practices and efficiency improvements
Support onboarding meetings, training sessions, advisor events, and transition activities
Requirements
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Finance, Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in operations, advisor support, or financial services
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong data accuracy and documentation management skills
Strong organizational and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple onboarding activities simultaneously
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Client-focused approach
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to navigate changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholders
Ability to thrive in a high-profile, deadline-driven environment
Ability to travel across Canada up to 20%–30% of the time
Benefits
Flexible environment supporting well-being and inclusion
Learning and career growth support
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans
Pension
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
Statutory leaves of absence
Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance
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