Manager, Solutions and Integration

Are you a self-motivated, quick learner in quantitative analysis? Are you an articulate, cool minded communicator? Can you write programs to make computers dance? Do you crave for a fast paced, team oriented, no-nonsense work environment? Then we want to talk to you!
We are a team of highly effective problem solvers in the area of financial market risk management. The team, Solutions & Integration, actively seeks effective solutions to support the very challenging and dynamic business of hedging market risks embedded in variable annuity insurance products as well as asset and liability management. The ideal candidate is therefore expected to possess strong problem formulation and articulation skills with deep knowledge in Capital Market and particularly the financial derivatives market, preferably, one with a few years of working experiences in the relevant field at the capacity of highly quantitative analysis and problem-solving mandate. Thus, proficiency in programming tools such as C++, C#, VBA, as well as database query tools such as T-SQL would definitely be assets.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work closely other team members on building analytical tool sets using efficient programming languages and support end user’s application of the tools to meet their daily needs, as well as on building prototypes to demonstrate desired system behavior for IT professionals.

• Work closely with business partners (Global Asset and Liability Management and Global Variable Annuity Hedging and relevant analytics teams) to understand business needs and analyze solution gaps, and then to formulate and articulate the problems to solution providers.

• Work closely with asset analytical modeling teams to understand the underlying analytics, and then to formulate and articulate the problems to solution providers.

• As custodian of the deep knowledge of our supported solutions, understand the behaviors of various system components, identify deficiencies or gaps in system processes, and propose enhancements to be implemented.

• As liaison between the business and IT teams, work closely with Investment Systems in various stages of System Development Life Cycle with the focus on development of business requirements and user acceptance testing.

• Assist in business analysis and develop analytical tools or prototypes as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in software development.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, C#, or similar.

• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL) and data modeling.

• A passion in dealing with analytical problems.

• Strong quantitative problem-solving background in relation to the financial industry, such as finance, operations research, economics, or theoretical fields such as Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, etc. with exposure to real world financial applications.

• Excellent analytical and communication skills in formulating and articulating problems in both high-level abstraction and detailed problem description.

• Good aptitude in acquiring new knowledge and skills when facing new problems.

• Professional work ethic and great teammate attitude is a must.

• Self-motivated and comfortable with a fast paced environment dealing with complex problems.

• Knowledge and/or experiences in financial risk modeling or exposure to quantitative finance are an asset.

• Finance or risk management related designation such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager), or CFA (Certified Financial Analyst) would be an asset.

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].

Primary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$92,190.00 CAD – $171,210.00 CAD

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 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 [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.