MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Manulife Investment Management is the asset management arm of Manulife Financial Corporation, a global financial institution that has protected investor assets since 1887. We’re passionate about providing solutions; with leading capabilities in public and private markets, we partner with institutions to understand their needs and create tailored solutions to help meet them. We take a specialist approach; our focused teams are led by industry veterans with decades of experience managing their strategies on behalf of investors — an approach that’s led to a culture of investment excellence and highly differentiated strategies across asset classes. We’re committed to investing responsibly; we develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our public market portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets.

MULTI-ASSET SOLUTIONS TEAM (MAST)

The Multi-Asset Solutions Team (MAST) is tasked with the design, delivery, and management of bespoke cross-asset class investment solutions within Manulife Investment Management.  MAST capabilities range from asset allocation, advisory, outcome oriented and equity & fixed income beta solutions, including target date, target risk, liability-driven investing, outsourced chief-investment officer, income, index replication and systematic beta.  The team will utilize direct securities, proprietary and non-proprietary public and private markets strategies to construct solutions which are offered to retirement, retail, and institutional investors across the globe.  Located in Boston, Toronto, Montreal, London, Singapore and Hong Kong, MAST has over 60 investment professionals with a wide range of expertise.

The Multi-Asset Solutions Team currently manages approximately $203 billion (CAD) across retirement, retail, institutional and high net worth channels.

ROLE SUMMARY

As a key member of the Multi-Asset Solutions Team (MAST) at Manulife Investment Management (MIM) and reporting to the Head of Investment Strategy, LDI & Advisory Solutions, the Investment Strategist, is responsible for coordinating the implementation and management of custom liability-driven investment strategies. This role also involves preparing comprehensive analyses to support asset allocation and asset/liability management solutions for institutional clients. By leveraging your actuarial expertise, you will contribute significantly to the growth and innovation of our multi-asset solutions business, ensuring that we continue to deliver tailored investment strategies that meet the diverse needs of our global institutional clientele.

KEY RESULTS

• Actively engage in the implementation, management, and oversight of custom LDI solutions, taking a hands-on approach to develop and review client solutions promptly.

  • Engage in modeling client liabilities and establishing custom liability benchmarks, ensuring precision and innovation.

  • Actively monitor and adjust client mandates to align with dynamic investment strategies and objectives.

  • Document and parameterize mandates in our proprietary modeling system, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

  • Maintain the highest quality and consistency of client mandates and solutions, collaborating closely with Portfolio Managers to meet and exceed client objectives.

• Provide in-depth analyses and insights to support strategic advice on investment solutions for institutional clients and prospects.

  • Conduct comprehensive asset allocation and ALM studies, leveraging your technical expertise.

  • Ensure the clarity and impact of presentations for clients and prospects, showcasing your analytical skills.

  • Offer robust internal support with investment, actuarial, and risk management advice to enhance sales, client servicing, and marketing efforts.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality results efficiently and within deadlines.

  • Oversee and engage in mandate reviews, analyses, and projects, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy.

  • Verify and enhance the work completed by the team, providing support, guidance, training, and mentoring as needed.

  • Identify and implement opportunities to enhance tools, processes, and controls for increased efficiency.

  • Ensure that process documentation is current and accurate, contributing to continuous improvement.

• Work alongside Portfolio Managers and other colleagues to drive projects, client meetings, RFPs, and ad hoc client requests.

  • Deliver proactive and timely responses to client needs, demonstrating thought leadership and innovative strategies to enhance and expand the business.

  • Actively participate in MAST Research Hubs and contribute to the development and implementation of value-added strategies in LDI and systematic strategies.

• Coordinate within MAST and across broader Manulife Investment Management teams and distribution partners, fostering collaboration and innovation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Actuarial designation (FCIA, FSA, ASA, etc.) or graduate degree in a quantitative field; or in pursuit of obtaining them.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in institutional investment solutions, asset/liability management, insurance or pension consulting, or related fields.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of fixed income and pension/insurance liabilities.

• Expertise in asset allocation, portfolio construction methods, and asset-liability stochastic projections.

• Familiarity with both public and private asset classes, as well as financial products and derivatives.

• Strong understanding of pension and insurance regulations, along with funding and pricing techniques.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Matlab, SQL, and/or VBA.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and French.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently as part of a team.

• Capability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong skills in time management and planning.

• Customer-centric approach.

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

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com 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 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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.