Small Cap Equity Investment Analyst

Manulife•Chicago, IL

2d•$113,000 - $179,000•Onsite

About The Position

The opportunity: Cover all public, small-cap and mid-cap companies in the financial sector . Rigorously research individual companies and recommend stocks for investment. The team: We are a team of five sector specialists, with a long track record, managing more than $2 billion of assets. Each of us serves as the subject matter expert for their sector. However, our process is unique in that every investment recommendation is shared with the entire team, not just the portfolio manager. Culture is important to us. We are passionate small cap investors looking for an equally passionate teammate. The sharing of opinions, recommendations, and experiences is encouraged and expected. Position Responsibilities: Complete deep, independent fundamental analysis of companies, including the assessment of overall company quality (competitive positioning, management, etc.) and financial statement analysis to make investment recommendations. Contribute stock recommendations for inclusion in our small-cap portfolios Required Qualifications: Intelligence, motivation, and a high degree of personal integrity Passionate about markets Willingness to travel to visit companies on site and at conferences Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly Demonstrated ability to model earnings and cash flow 2-5+ years of experience investing in small-cap and mid-cap financial companies Bachelor’s degree; CFA designation and/or MBA preferred 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 [email protected] . Referenced Salary Location USA, Illinois, Chicago, 200 South Wacker Drive, Suite 650 Working Arrangement In Office Salary range is expected to be between $113,000.00 USD - $179,000.00 USD 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/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. Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

Requirements

Intelligence, motivation, and a high degree of personal integrity
Passionate about markets
Willingness to travel to visit companies on site and at conferences
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly
Demonstrated ability to model earnings and cash flow
2-5+ years of experience investing in small-cap and mid-cap financial companies
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

CFA designation and/or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Complete deep, independent fundamental analysis of companies, including the assessment of overall company quality (competitive positioning, management, etc.) and financial statement analysis to make investment recommendations.
Contribute stock recommendations for inclusion in our small-cap portfolios

Benefits

health
dental
mental health
vision
short- and long-term disability
life and AD&D insurance coverage
adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
employee/family assistance plans
retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
financial education and counseling resources
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