Entry Level Excel Data Analyst Jobs in Kitchener Waterloo, ON

Manulife is on a journey to become a customer-focused digital leader. As we modernize our marketing technology (MarTech) stack and scale personalization, we are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented MarTech Activation Analyst to join our team. This role is crucial in developing foundational capabilities and digital architecture that delivers differentiated and personalized digital experiences using best-in-class data and digital marketing platforms.

Position Responsibilities:

• Validate incoming business intake - confirming objectives, scope, and requirements are clear and complete before work proceeds

• Document business requirements and route requests to the appropriate delivery teams (M&I, Tagging, and activation)

• Coordinate effort scoping and delivery timelines with delivery partners, maintaining a realistic view of what can be delivered and when

• Maintain the request backlog as a single source of truth, keeping status, priorities, and timelines current and visible

• Support prioritization of requests in partnership with the Director and business leads

• Track requests through to delivery, proactively flagging risks, dependencies, and delays

• Contribute to process standardization and continuous improvement across the intake and activation workflow

Required Qualifications:

• 2 -3 years' experience in a business analyst, marketing operations, or marketing coordination role

• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent requests and keep on top of shifting priorities and timelines

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate business needs into clear, structured requirements

• Comfort working across business and technical teams, coordinating between stakeholders and delivery partners

• University or college degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field of study

• Skilled in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and SharePoint

• Familiarity with martech platforms (Adobe Experience Platform, Salesforce Marketing Cloud), tagging/analytics tools, or work-management tools (Workfront, Jira) an asset

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

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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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 hr@manulife.com.

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Employees 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 hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location.

Manulife 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 hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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