Co-Chief Investment Strategist

The Co-Chief Investment Strategist role is a highly visible position responsible for consolidating and delivering timely market and economic insight to financial advisors and institutional investors across Canada. Working with considerable internal and external resources, this role will leverage their well-developed background and up to date knowledge of economies, global markets, investment trends, portfolio management and sales and marketing to develop accurate and cohesive research for the Manulife Investment Management view. Exercising their exceptional communication and rapid judgement skills, the individual will dedicate most of their time delivering this messaging to a variety of discerning audiences across all channels including broker-dealers, financial advisors, professional buyers, and broadcast media. In addition, they will work closely with Product Management, Marketing and Sales in high profile role.

Position Responsibilities:

• Spend 70%-80% of time dedicated to client interaction, marketing or promotion of Manulife Investment Management’s views, including appearing in television and print publications, at industry conferences, at client meetings, on quarterly advisor webinars/conference calls, in videos and podcasts, and on internal meetings and calls

• Maintain keen and immediate intelligence of the markets, economy, products, sales and marketing initiatives and sub-advisor viewpoints.

• Actively engage in investment research efforts and interact with research team to develop the Manulife Investment Management view.

• Contribute content to white papers, thought pieces, daily/weekly/quarterly/annual market updates, podcasts, videos.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in finance, economics, business, or related field preferred

• CFA Preferred

• 20+ years of experience in the investment industry

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Strong background in global markets and global asset allocation

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence others

• Exceptional oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills

• Well-developed research and analytical skills

• Attention to detail and quality

• Works effectively in fast-paced environment with a diverse group of contacts

• Rapid judgement skills

• Works well as a member of a team and individually

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.

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 hr@manulife.com.

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Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location.

Manulife 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 and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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