Associate Manager Research Analyst, Canada

The Global Manager Research Analyst reports to the Head of Manager Research, Canada and is responsible for the assistance in the oversight of funds offered in Canada. 

The role is a manager research position and qualified candidates are expected to have at a university degree, preferably in Commerce.  The candidate is expected to have a thorough understanding of manager research.

In assisting in reviews of investment strategies the Analyst will be expected to distribute and track the Due Diligence Questionnaires and keep the analyst team apprised of changes.  The Analyst will work closely with the team on all aspects of manager research.  The Analyst will handle tracking and collection of commentary to assist in the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables. 

The Manager Research Analyst will be expected to maintain and update key team information such as the Closely Monitored List and the Coverage List

The Manager Research Analyst will be expected to handle some communication needs of the team.

The role is expected to act as part of the Global Manager Research team and would be expected to regularly attend meetings with Portfolio Managers and report those engagements in a timely way to support the covering analyst.

The role will also participate in asset class research and is expected to be a contributor to an asset class team

Other activities as required by the team to ensure full coverage of all mandates overseen by the Team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist the Global Manager Research team in their review of investment strategies

• Collect and Track commentary to create documentation on a timely basis

• Transcribe meeting notes quickly and efficiently to highlight the key components for the covering analysis

• Maintain and update key team information

• Work with the team to ensure all documentation is in good order

• Participate in asset class research

• Other projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' experience working in a manager research role

• University degree

• Ability to work through complex problems with attention to detail

• Possess ability to work within a team

• Knowledge of FactSet, Morningstar Direct and other research packages would be an asset

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Convey information clearly and effectively through both verbal and written communication

• Ability to work in a fast paced, high energy environment while successfully multi-tasking and meeting team deadlines

• Some travel may be required

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.

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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.