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Competitive Salary packages and performance bonusesDay 1 HMO + FREE coverage for your dependents (inclusive of same-sex partners)Retirement savings benefitRewarding culture that values wellness and well-beingPerformance BonusGlobal network of industry expertsExtensive training resources

Job Description:

Foreign Markets team works with various internal and external groups in ensuring the timely and accurate completion of Market setups, oversights compliance with local rules and regulations, coordinates renewals and updates to support International Trading.

The Senior foreign Markets Analyst will have the primary responsibility to coordinate Foreign Markets opening for  Manulife Funds. The Analyst will work with the various custodian banks in determining the requirements to complete the respective market location setups and engage all appropriate internal and external contacts to ensure timely completion. The analyst will also assist in other tasks related to foreign markets, communication and monitoring of Settlement Instructions, acting as liaison between trading desk and brokers, provide periodic reports summarizing status of pending items, as well as assistance with Proxy POAs.

The ideal candidate will have prior investment wealth funds experience with familiarity with Investment Funds structure and Global markets. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are a must.

Key Responsibilities:

Liaise with various Custodian Banks to support day-to-day operations to support International Trading.Interface with operations teams, legal, compliance, and front office to ensure availability to trade in required markets.Coordinate Settlement Instructions setup.Act as liaison between trading desk and brokers.Oversight local custodian changes and make sure necessary documentation is completed in timely manner to assure continuous operation.Assist in the renewal of Proxy POA’s as required for the various international markets.Ensure clear and concise process documentation is created and maintained up to dateOversee the completion of onboarding cases in an efficient and timely manner and in line with the function goalsEnsure quality standards are being met across the end-to-end onboarding process. Identify inaccuracies or defects that might emerge Mentor junior associates by conducting training and preparing/updating conceptual reference materialsFacilitate the team’s regular calibration trainingsProvide assistance on projects – to meet Management requirements by doing research, identifying needs, and developing/implementing solutions.Participate in calls with external parties to raise discrepancies and propose action plansAttend trainings and seminars to remain updated with market-specific changes and overall industry practicesDrive process improvements and collaborate with technology partners for data enhancementsActively liaise with stakeholders in resolving issues and escalations. Initiate action plans and execute them to mitigate risk

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related fieldHybrid Work Arrangement: Amenability and readiness to work onsite and from home anytime (dependent on business need AND/OR current external environment/situation) and must be willing to work on night shift schedule

Skills to Hire:

Prior Investment Wealth Fund Experience and knowledge on Global MarketsPrior Middle Office, Accounting, Client service, Custody and/or Investment Operations management experience is an advantageFamiliarity of operational tasks associated with establishing client accountsHighly developed stakeholder management skillsExpert communication and presentation skillsAdvance Excel skillsStrong attention to detail with ability to create clear and concise process documentationDisciplined analytical and organizational skills.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills which model corporate core valuesSolid management skills in cross-functional teamsStrong business judgment Demonstrated experience dealing with difficult client situations

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About Manulife and John Hancock

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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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid