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Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Description

The opportunity

Client Portfolio Managers act as representatives of Manulife Investment Management's investment teams. They are tasked with developing a detailed understanding of our investment strategies and the underlying portfolios, including general positioning, holdings, and performance attribution, as well as general market and industry knowledge. CPMs serve as a key member of our investment teams and with this knowledge are responsible for effectively positioning and communicating the Firm's capabilities, views, positions and performance to current and prospective clients, consultants, and prospects as well as internal constituencies. CPMs serve as a key interface between the Sales and Relationship Management Teams and the investment teams, addressing many client and prospective client inquiries, thereby enabling our investment teams to focus on managing our clients' assets.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the US Core and Core Plus Fixed Income team on all aspects of Client Portfolio Management for the retail distribution channel. Includes the articulation and dissemination of key investment strategy content - philosophy, process, results and overall messaging

• Serve as primary investment management contact for retail clients and act as principal spokesperson for the team in support of retail distribution. This will include considerable travel with the retail business consultants at John Hancock (approx. 80% travel) and may include both advisor and end client events

• Collaborate with all investment team members to ensure consistency of messaging across all channels

• Partner with the marketing and sales administration team to develop retail marketing collateral including presentations, RFP/database content, and other relevant materials

• Identify and develop opportunities to focus efforts of the distribution team on targeting firm and/or product specific campaigns. Maintain knowledge of and assist in creating associated content and proactive action plan

• Manage travel to effectively cover multiple geographic territories and balance efforts between strong flow regions and those needing to increase sales

• Conduct ongoing research to track key competitors, market trends and threats and incorporate into product positioning and communication. Proactively update retail distribution teams on an ongoing basis on points of differentiation

• Examine and supervise characteristics and statistics for assigned strategies to understand and be a source of knowledge on covered strategies.

• Interact with key personnel across Manulife GWAM as well as our prospects and clients in a highly professional manner.

• Consult with sales executives regarding sales strategy.

• Perform other duties as required, which may include activities such as supporting new product development activities or providing input into other product team projects and initiatives.

How will you create impact?

The position will report to the co-head of core/core plus fixed income. The person in this position will articulate our strategy and positioning to the retail channel working closely with distribution partners working for John Hancock Investment Management.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or a related field; CFA and/or MBA preferred

• Demonstrated ability in a client facing role with experience in the fixed income markets.

• Strong asset class, strategy and market knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with and coordinate between various groups within a global organization

• Proven understanding of sales & relationship management process with demonstrated ability to support those processes

• Solid understanding of the marketplace, and trends with and the needs of both institutional and retail sales channels

• Proven analytical skills and command of key investment management principles

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Proven track record to work independently in a role with significant impact on client interaction, both internally and externally

• Strong PC skills, including familiarity with key industry related software and databases

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• 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.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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About John Hancock and Manulife

John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com.

One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, and education savings plans. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com.

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.

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