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.

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.

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.