Sr. Investment Analyst, Multi-Asset Solutions Team

As a member of the Multi-Asset Solutions team, you will play a critical role in supporting the management and oversight of over $65 billion in multi-asset strategies, including target risk, target date, and alternative asset allocation funds. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to portfolio management, asset allocation research and cutting-edge investment technology.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day portfolio management and oversight responsibilities of multi-asset portfolios, ensuring alignment with investment objectives 

• Participate in research and portfolio management meetings to help ensure strategy positioning reflects the investment team’s market outlook and research perspectives

• Support portfolio managers in quantitative portfolio construction studies to help formulate optimal strategic and tactical asset allocation mixes

• Drive innovation by leveraging advanced analytics and technology platforms to optimize portfolio management workflows and enhance scalability

• Collaborate with portfolio managers and analysts to facilitate systematic and bespoke asset allocation trading and rebalancing activities

• Incorporate synthetic exposures where appropriate to adjust positioning efficiently and cost-effectively

• Conduct detailed risk and factor evaluation across multi-asset portfolios to ensure consistency with investment outlooks and mandates

• Perform performance attribution analysis and compile insights for dissemination across portfolio management and senior management teams

• Work with client portfolio managers to support communication of investment outlook, trade rationale and performance drivers

• Build and maintain relationships with key external partners, including brokers and research firms, to gain research insights and understand product development initiatives

• Collaborate effectively across the organization, including multi-asset portfolio managers and analysts, trading, portfolio construction & risk, manager research, and other key stakeholders

• Develop and implement systematic tools and dashboards utilizing platforms such as Aladdin, Bloomberg, FactSet, and BarraOne to improve efficiency, transparency and decision-making across asset allocation strategies

• Gain expertise in new tools and share insights with the team to support adoption and best practices

• Stay informed on emerging technologies and contribute ideas for process improvements that enhance investment decision-making and operational efficiency

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field; CFA and/or MBA or progress toward designation preferred

• 7+ years of experience in investment-related field

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to think critically and solve problems

• Collaborative team player with excellent written and oral communication skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; programming skills (Python, VBA, SQL) highly desirable

• Proficiency in portfolio management and analytical software including BlackRock’s Aladdin, FactSet, Bloomberg, Morningstar DIRECT™ and other investment tools a plus

• Comfort working with large datasets and building automated solutions

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail

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.

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

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