Investment Risk Analyst

Manulife • Boston, MA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Preferred Qualifications: Strong technical skills in finance and statistics 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 including equities and fixed income Familiarity with complex derivatives is a plus The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. 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 [email protected] .

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Strong technical skills in finance and statistics
• 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 including equities and fixed income
• Familiarity with complex derivatives is a plus

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

Benefits

• Manulife/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
• Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level