Regional Manager

About the Team

This senior leadership role sits within Manulife's Real Estate Finance Group, a key division of Manulife Financial Corporation. As a leading international provider of financial services, our mission is to help people make decisions more easily and live better. The Real Estate Finance Group focuses on strategic marketing and the origination of commercial mortgage loans, driving growth while managing regional operations with a commitment to excellence and integrity.

About the Role

You will lead the strategic marketing and origination of commercial mortgage loans in the Midwestern U.S., serving as the face of the regional office. This position is designed to build strong, lasting relationships with borrowers, correspondents, and brokers while sourcing and evaluating new loan opportunities. You will act as a bridge between market dynamics and senior management, presenting targeted recommendations for approval and overseeing the health of the regional portfolio through annual reviews.

Beyond deal origination, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the regional office, including mentoring and training staff to foster a culture of institutional-quality lending. Your day will involve collaborating with internal teams on loan administration and problem resolution, supporting senior management with planning and reporting, and ensuring the team navigates legal and market complexities with precision.

Hiring Process

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. Candidates will be evaluated based on their extensive experience in commercial mortgage origination, portfolio management, and leadership within the real estate industry.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

Manulife/John Hancock values diversity and strives to attract, train, and retain a workforce as diverse as the clients we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the strengths of different cultures and people are leveraged. We are an equal opportunity employer, administering all hiring, retention, promotion, and compensation practices without discrimination based on race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnicity, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Our priority is to eliminate barriers to ensure equal access to employment. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact hr@manulife.com. All information shared regarding accommodations will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies.

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