The Opportunity

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you.

Join the Asia Data Office as a Senior Data Architect to spearhead innovative data solutions and foster a data-driven culture across our regional partners. This role is crucial for those passionate about data, innovation, and emerging technologies, particularly in Generative AI, Master Data Management, and Customer Data Platforms.

We are looking for someone with:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields.
• Proven experience as a Data Solution Architect or similar roles.
• Over 5 years in Data Architecture, Modeling, Engineering, or Database Administration.
• Skilled in data modeling for medium to large systems and familiar with industry standards (e.g., ACORD).
• Proficient in data platform technologies and security practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and data management tools.
• Ability to align software/platform/infrastructure architecture with business strategies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrates core skills and introduces innovation in technical disciplines.
• Strategic alignment of actions with long-term goals.
• Understands corporate culture and climate.

You will stand out if you have:

• ITIL certification and recognized Service Management qualifications are advantageous.
• Project management experience is beneficial.
• Insight into the insurance and/or financial sectors is a plus.

On the job you will:

Architectural Design and Implementation:

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure data architectures.
• Address architectural issues and provide robust solutions using industry best practices.
• Facilitate data flow throughout the organization.

Data Management and Integration:

• Develop and maintain component data architectures.
• Create templates and complex solution components for software and platform engineers.

Application Architecture:

• Design application architectures and troubleshoot issues with component architectures.

Generative AI Applications:

• Integrate and manage Generative AI applications to enhance data processing and analytics capabilities.
• Experiment with emerging AI technologies and assess their impact on data architecture.
• Innovate with AI-driven solutions to improve business processes and decision-making.

Master Data Management (MDM):

• Implement and oversee Master Data Management strategies to ensure data consistency and accuracy across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define MDM policies and procedures.
• Utilize MDM to drive data governance and improve data quality.

Customer Data Platform (CDP):

• Design and implement a Customer Data Platform to centralize and manage customer data.
• Ensure the CDP aligns with business objectives and enhances customer insights.
• Leverage CDP to personalize customer interactions and drive engagement.

• Guide teams towards common objectives, providing leadership and mentorship in data architecture and security.

Innovation and Learning:

• Explore emerging technologies and assess their potential impact.
• Learn continuously from both successes and failures.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Document data architecture designs, security policies, and procedures.
• Report on data solutions and security effectiveness to senior management.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

What 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 mindset 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

Our commitment to you:

• Our mission; to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better
• A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success
• A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry
• Our best. Every day.

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

At 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].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Please refer to job description.