Assistant Investment Manager

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Working Arrangement

Job Description

The opportunity

This position will report to Head of Equity and be responsible for (i) investment research and (ii) portfolio management tasks.

Responsibilities

1. Investment Process / Philosophy : To maintain a thorough understanding of the investment philosophy and process of this Investment Centre and a general understanding of the philosophy and process for Manulife Investment Management as a whole. To comply with this philosophy and process at all times and to be proactive in suggesting improvements to the process and to the Head of Equity.

2. Investment Research : To be responsible for research on assigned stocks and sectors coverage, including but not limited to (i) To produce in-depth sector and stock research to the required standard; (ii) To produce on-going monitoring reports and updates for holdings in portfolio; (iii) To establish and maintain credibility with senior management of your coverage; (iv) To assist team in ad-hoc research projects based on requests from Head of Equity

3. Portfolio Management: Based on the company’s arrangement, this position is assigned to assist Head of Equity in portfolio management works or manage mutual funds portfolio.

4. Presentation Skill / Teamwork Skill: To be able to deliver your idea in logical and coherent manner to facilitate and bolster the collective intelligence of the team

5. Support: To support other (investment) teams within MIM, in particular the Global Sector team and Asia regional teams. Additionally, to support client service, marketing and consultant relationships as required in a timely, professional and pro-active manner.

6. Compliance: To maintain a full understanding of, and to comply with, all local regulation, legal, corporate and client mandate requirements that impact your role within MIMV. Targets for no monetary errors. When they do take place, to ensure that any breaches of these are promptly and fully reported to the Head of Equity and the Compliance Officer.

How will you create impact?

This position will report to Head of Equity and be responsible for (i) investment research and (ii) portfolio management tasks .

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 approach 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.
  

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree required; May hold advanced degree and/or CFA designation, Fund Management Certification

• Typically has 5+ years of experience in asset management, with 3+ years of dedicated investment analysis experience.

• Good understanding of business and economics to research target companies & sectors and recommend potentially profitable investments Ability to work well with multiple levels of internal and external contacts; strong communications skills to effectively convey recommendations & rationale.

• Proficient knowledge of Bloomberg and other investment tools/databases

• Strong organizational and analytical skills to complete detailed fundamental analysis

• Sense of judgment and self-discipline to evaluate multiple opportunities and make appropriate investment decisions
  

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• A focus on growing your career path with us.

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
  

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

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 .