Director of Investment Risk Solutions

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Investment Risk Solutions to join our team at Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company. As part of the Investment Risk Oversight team, you will play a critical role in aligning our technology and solutions' capabilities to enable independent oversight of investment risks across portfolios managed and/or manufactured within our Global Wealth & Asset Management segment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the infrastructure for collecting, storing, and managing risk data, including data lakes, data warehouses, and data pipelines.
  • Develop and implement advanced analytics and modeling techniques to assess and quantify investment risks, including scenario analysis, stress testing, and predictive modeling.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement digital tools and platforms to streamline risk management processes, such as risk assessment, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Leverage technology to automate manual risk management tasks, enhance data quality, and improve the efficiency of risk processes.
  • Manage and prioritize a queue of development and enhancement requests for existing tools and solutions.
  • Leverage data visualization tools such as Microsoft PowerBI or Tableau to communicate complex risk concepts effectively to stakeholders.
  • Manage and develop a team of 2-3 risk professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to support their growth and development.
  • Stay abreast of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to investment risk oversight, ensuring compliance and adherence to best practices.

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. Advanced degrees and key designations (e.g., MBA, CFA, CAIA, FRM/PRM) are highly desirable.
  • Minimum 7 years' experience in investment risk management within a buy-side investment management firm or related financial institution, with a strong understanding of investment risk oversight principles.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing effective risk management solutions.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in risk modeling and statistical analysis, especially in modeling complex financial instruments.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, with experience in automating processes and enhancing risk modeling capabilities.
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Microsoft PowerBI or Tableau, with the ability to create compelling visualizations to communicate complex risk concepts.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
  • A focus on growing your career path with us.
  • Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
  • Professional development and leadership opportunities.

About Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company

Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups, and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under '945' in Hong Kong.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary & Benefits

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Primary Location

Montreal, Quebec

Salary range is expected to be between

$101,700.00 CAD - $183,060.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact 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 for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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