Senior Portfolio Manager

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree and/or professional designation(s) (e.g. CFA, FRM) strongly preferred
• Ten or more years of portfolio management experience, with strong understanding of emerging market debt, specifically EM Alternatives in its various iterations.
• Proven and demonstrated ability to deliver market leading investment performance with ongoing awareness of peer group and industry best practice.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing a top down and bottom-up investment process that harnesses macro expertise of global capabilities along with the security selection and research expertise of an internationally resourced team.
• Evidenced alignment with a team-based investment led culture that delivers against performance/commercial objectives with client focused and collaborative behaviours.
• Excellent investment leadership skills with evidence of ability to drive towards investment decisions, seek healthy conflict and harness the breadth of talent in a global EMD team.
• Pro-active participation in media engagements, thought leadership and industry forums to drive brand awareness and enhance our external footprint.
• Proven experience in working with sell side liquidity, trading and research partners to drive investment and commercial outcomes and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to construct high-performing portfolios utilizing rigorous portfolio construction and risk techniques aligned to client investment policies, risk profiles, and return objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present investment views clearly to senior management, clients, prospects, and internal partners.
• Strong understanding of internal risk, compliance, control, and regulatory environments.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to partner effectively with operations, sales, marketing, compliance, risk, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, meet demanding timelines, and maintain strong attention to detail

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.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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

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Referenced Salary Location

London, UKHybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

£104,000.00 GBP - £184,500.00 GBP

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location.

Manulife offers eligible employees a market competitive benefits package, including health, dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance coverage, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans, along within generous paid time off program includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days.

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