Asset Management AI Research Analyst
Asset Management AI Research Analyst
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Job Description
We are seeking an Asset Management AI Research Analyst to collaborate directly with our investment teams in developing AI / ML tools to support our fundamental investment research process. This role requires a unique combination of deep quantitative expertise modern AI/ML techniques and investment industry work experience. The ideal candidate will bring context to the investment process from both theory and practice. Our team embeds with portfolio managers investment analysts trading teams and partners in risk and compliance to develop AI-powered solutions for our fundamental investment process. The ideal candidate will have experience working with investment data data engineering coding CI-CD frameworks AI / ML Ops.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop prototype AI solutions in partnership with equity fixed income multi-asset and private markets investment teams.
Design and implement large language model (LLM) powered applications for financial document analysis earnings call transcription processing and research report generation
Build natural language processing pipelines for extracting insights from unstructured financial data (10-Ks earnings transcripts news analyst reports)
Develop retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems for financial research and knowledge management
Create AI-powered research assistants that can synthesize information across multiple data sources and investment frameworks
Implement explainable AI frameworks to ensure model transparency and regulatory compliance
Develop graph neural networks for analyzing company relationships supply chains and market interconnections
Build sentiment analysis models specifically tuned for financial communications and market data
Required Qualifications:
MS/PhD in Financial Engineering Computer Science Machine Learning Physics Mathematics or related technical field
Exposure and interest in emerging frameworks including MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Strong programming skills in Python with extensive experience in ML libraries (PyTorch TensorFlow scikit-learn transformers)
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS GCP Azure) and distributed computing frameworks
Experience with MLOps tools and practices (MLflow Kubeflow Docker CI/CD for ML)
Knowledge of buy-side workflows from idea generation through trade execution and performance monitoring
Experience with market and company fundamental data market microstructure and alternative data sources
Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau DOMO or power platform (PowerBI and PowerApps).
Preferred Qualifications:
Expert proficiency in SQL Databricks Snowflake
Proficient user of financial APIs (Bloomberg Refinitiv FactSet) and financial databases in real investment contexts
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance considerations in asset management (SEC CFTC FINRA)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in statistical modeling regression and predictive modeling.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present sophisticated technical ideas to collaborators and team members.
DevSecOps experience
CFA Charter or demonstrated progress
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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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 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 .
Referenced Salary Location
Boston MassachusettsWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$124250.00 USD - $230750.00 USDIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays 3 personal days 150 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify I Pay Transparency
Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
