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 teams 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:

• Bachelors 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 BlackRocks 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:

• 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.

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

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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.

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