Assistant Portfolio Manager, MLJ Investments
Assistant Portfolio Manager, MLJ Investments
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Job Description
The Opportunity
The customer is the focus of everything we do and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering Assistant Portfolio Manager MLJ Investments with the resources to solve critical problems for the future of our business which is why we need you.
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Head of Investments Manulife Life Japan (MLJ) this role will be a member of the MLJ General Account Investments which is responsible for the management and oversight of all MLJs General account portfolios covering a broad range of asset classes including global public and private debt public and private equities as well as other alternative investments.
This position is responsible for supporting Head of Investments and MLJ investment team to oversee and develop general account investments strategy for MLJs overall portfolios. The incumbent will also work with the team on investment performance monitoring compliance with regulations and internal investment guidelines and communication of investment activities and results to MLJ senior management.
The successful incumbent is a strong collaborator who works seamlessly with the MLJ General Account Investments team members as well as MLJs business unit relevant people investment managers which includes the affiliates and General account portfolio management team ALM Risk and functional teams such as Accounting Tax Capital and Legal at MLJ.
Job Description:
- Contribute to the team overseeing and monitoring the investment portfolios/mandates outsourced to different investment managers implementing tactical asset allocation calls to different mandates to optimize risk-adjusted returns and ensuring that the overall investment portfolios are in compliance with all applicable segment- and entity-level investment guidelines and parameters
- Support Japan Asset Liability Management Committee Japan Corporate Finance Committee and Board Committee processes and prepare necessary materials such as investment updates
- Liaise with business unit functional areas such as Product Actuarial Finance and Legal to provide integrated investment support including but not limited to capital review surveillance of and compliance with investment-related regulatory requirements
- Participate in ad-hoc investment initiatives and related projects working with Regional and Corporate teams as required: Coordinate solvency impact quantification accounting process recommend asset allocation and source of fund participate in regional project discussion to support the execution of the agreed strategy
- Manage investment outsourcing arrangements including review and maintenance of investment management advisory and service level agreements annual due diligences
Skills and Experience (Must Have):
- Bachelors degree
- 3-5 years of investment experience in the insurance or institutional asset management industry
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office application (Excel Word PowerPoint etc)
- Fluency in Japanese; ability to speak and write good English
- Demonstrated self-starter and team player with collaborative mindset
- Great attention to details. Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to work steadfastly flexibly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Skills and Experience (Nice to Have):
- Understanding of accounting related to Investment life insurance products/liabilities and Insurance Business Laws (investment-related parts) and related rules and regulations is plus.
- Professional degree preferable (CFA CPA)
Internal Guidelines about Work from Home:
Hybrid Model following Manulifes Working Better guidelines.
Over time:
Ranges based on seasonality.
Salary:
Based on our Work Rules we will consider your experience skills and knowledge when we decide the salary.
Commutation allowance and Variable Incentive Bonus are paid based on our Work Rules.
Working Hours:
Standard Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Include 1 hour break. Flex-time system available)
Benefits:
Social Insurance (Health Insurance Employees Pension Unemployment Insurance Workers Accident Insurance) Benefit One Training system (include Japanese lesson / English lesson) Childcare Leave/Family care Leave Baby-sitter support program wiwiw System (Support program for those who take Childcare Leave) Retirement Pension (only for Regular employee).
Holidays/Vacations:
Saturdays and Sundays
National Holidays
Year-end and new year holidays (December 30 December 31 January 2 and January 3)
Annual Paid Holiday
For Regular employee other special holidays are available (e.g. Anniversary Leave etc.)
Location:
Marunouchi Trust Tower North 15F 1-8-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku Tokyo Japan 100-0005
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 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 .
Working Arrangement
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
