Senior Associate / Associate Director, Global Manager Research Asia at Manulife

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment Manager Research, Due Diligence, Portfolio Analysis, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Risk Driver Identification, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Morningstar Direct, Lipper, Bloomberg, English Proficiency, Mandarin Proficiency, Cantonese Proficiency, Analytical Skills, Presentation Skills

Industry

Insurance

Description

We are seeking an experienced investment professional with 5–10 years of mutual fund and investment manager research experience to act as a manager researcher, supporting and leading fund assessments, investment strategy due diligence, and ongoing monitoring activities. The role requires conducting in-depth due diligence on investment managers and their strategies, including meetings with portfolio managers, to assess investment philosophy, process, performance, and overall investment capabilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating active and passive strategies, forming independent investment views, and providing clear, well-structured reporting and recommendations to various investment and governance committees in support of institutional and wealth platform decision-making. The level of responsibility and seniority will be calibrated based on the candidate’s years of experience and proven track record. Position Responsibilities: Conduct excellent on-going quantitative and qualitative research; investment manager analysis; and due diligence on portfolios and managers under different investment strategies and asset classes to ensure the success of strategies that are covered, and resolve any issues which may arise Maintain a consistent approach in clearly identify return/ risk drivers and develop value propositions in fund recommendation in line with policies and procedures and enhance processes to improve efficiency, quality and production capacity and enhance processes to improve efficiency, quality and production capacity Develop a center of expertise that aligns with the global manager research team globally and adds value to the Asia's Global Wealth and Asset Management businesses through excellent investment manager analysis and foster strong work relationship with our key stakeholders across the company and industry Serve as the internal subject matter for the local and regional open or managed architecture investment platforms in Asia with regular boards and committees responsibilities to advise product selection, conduct platform analysis, support business growth and strategic initiatives & recommendations. Work on other ad-hoc projects as assigned Required Qualifications: Post graduate degree, CFA preferred Minimum 5-10 years of investment manager / mutual fund research assessment Highly developed leadership, communication, writing, interpersonal, analytical, and presentation skills Ability to convey information clearly and effectively through both verbal and written communication in both English, and Mandarin &/Cantonese. Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills and ability to multitask projects with stakeholders globally in a fast-paced & changing environment both independently & collaboratively in a timely manner Must be a team player and agile in working independently with high accuracy on the deliverables Knowledge of wealth, retirement or investment-linked insurance scheme platforms across Asia preferred Proficient with Morningstar Direct, Lipper, Bloomberg and other research packages 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 hr@manulife.com. Working Arrangement Hybrid We're Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognitions. Recent awards include: 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2023 Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023 We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024) Manulife included in Bloomberg’s 2023 Gender-Equality Index To receive our latest job opportunities directly to your inbox, create an account or sign in and navigate to the ‘Job Alerts’ section located in the top right corner of the page. From there, you can sign up to receive job alerts. Our ambition is to be the most digital, customer-centric global company in our industry. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative due diligence on investment managers and strategies to support institutional and wealth platform decision-making. Provide structured reporting and recommendations to investment committees while serving as a subject matter expert for Asia-based investment platforms.