Investment Risk Analyst

The Investment Risk and Construction Solutions (IRCS) team has a dual mandate. We provide risk transparency to the Global CIO by monitoring market, liquidity, leverage, and counterparty risks in public markets. Additionally, the team supports portfolio management teams with portfolio construction and quantitative analysis, developing tools and methodologies to generate stronger risk adjusted returns. We are expanding our team and looking for enthusiastic individuals with strong quantitative background and deep interest and understanding of financials markets. The individual will have the chance to work with different portfolios, different asset classes and hone their quant skill and understanding of financials markets. The candidate will be a part of a global risk management team and act as the primary analyst for group of portfolios. This is an important role within our team, ensuring that all portfolios are managed consistently with their investment process.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with the ongoing development of risk management processes in partnership with the rest of the team 

• Understand and evaluate portfolio managers’ investment process and ensure it is consistently applied 

• Support senior team members in coverage of their funds 

• Discuss and present results of portfolio analysis 

• Support the daily activities of the team including daily risk analysis and reporting

• Help run certain scripts in R and Python

• Manage the data platforms of the team

Required Qualifications:

• Up to 3 years of experience in a quantitative field, preferably with an asset manager, bank or other financial institutions.

• Strong coding skills in R and Python. 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Mathematical Finance, financial engineering or a related field

• Enrolment in CFA program or other designation is a plus

• Bilingual (French & English) is required - The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong technical skills in finance

• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Understanding of financials markets and instruments

• Knowledge of different risk models and measures and their strengths and weaknesses

• Knowledge of different asset types

• Familiarity with complex derivatives is a plus

• Familiarity with Liability Driven Investments is a plus

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.

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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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] 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 [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.