Senior Manager / Associate Director, General Account Investment - Strategic Projects

Position Responsibilities:

• As part of the Finance & Business Advisory team, deliver special projects and strategic initiatives to support GA business and growth opportunities in Asia and drive cross-functional project implementation with key stakeholders, ensuring deliverables are organized and completed in a timely manner.
• Provide business solutions focused on development of investment capabilities for assets across Asia across a range of asset classes including fixed income, private equity, real estate and derivatives. 
• Closely work with and manage technology delivery teams to execute strategic projects
• Prepare analysis and build presentations for senior leadership to support strategic business proposals leveraging in depth analysis across key investment driven priorities.
• Lead fund structuring of investment vehicles, as well as provide an opportunity to drive implementation of General Account Investment considerations in M&A activity.
• Support initiatives related to developments within the regulatory and tax regimes including SFC, MAS, IFRS, capital/ solvency review and global minimum tax.
• Share responsibilities of the team in enhancing finance, governance, and risk matters

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of working experience in the asset management/ insurance industry.
• Consulting, project management and strategic planning or equivalent relevant experiences are welcome
• Strong knowledge of investment operations, derivative trade lifecycle, and/or collateral management is highly advantageous
• Education and Designation in Finance/ Accounting is preferred (e.g. CFA, CPA)
• Knowledge of investments and an understanding of investment structures, asset allocation, risk frameworks as well as policies and procedures is beneficial.
• Knowledge of the Asia regulatory and operating environment is a plus
• Strategic mindset paired with a strong will to action and deliver.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work productively with multiple parties at all different levels in the global organization.
• Sound analytical and organizational skills are highly valuable.
• Ability to work adaptably and independently within a growing business.
• Experienced with Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel (knowledge of advanced formulas, pivots, macro/ VBA knowledge), PowerBI, and other systems.

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

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