Support and help oversee the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the firm’s portfolio management platform used by registered portfolio managers. Help ensure the platform remains accurate, organized, and ready for advisors to use when building models, opening accounts, rebalancing portfolios, and generating trades. The platform is complex and learning it deeply is a core part of the role.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update portfolio management system data and settings
• Assist with the creation, review, and maintenance of account linkages to the custody system
• Monitor the platform for data issues, missing information, or inconsistencies and investigate/resolve them
• Support ongoing maintenance of households and investment groups
• Identify and escalate issues related to security data, account holdings, or trading restrictions
• Assist with the testing of new functionality, enhancements, and system upgrades
• Maintain procedural documentation and training materials for the platform
• Help prepare screenshots, reference guides, and step-by-step instructions for portfolio managers and support staff
• Respond to day-to-day questions from portfolio managers and internal users regarding platform functionality
• Participate in special projects related to process improvement, workflow design, and operational efficiency

Required Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in operations, portfolio administration, wealth management, or a related analytical role
• Strong interest in portfolio management, investment operations, and financial markets
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with large amounts of data and identifying inconsistencies
• Strong Excel skills; experience with formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data validation
• Experience with portfolio management or trading systems is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create clear documentation and explain processes to others
• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently but also enjoys supporting a broader team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a portfolio management, rebalancing, or trading platform
• Familiarity with concepts such as model portfolios, rebalancing, asset allocation, and household reporting
• Familiarity with Excel VBA, process automation, or workflow documentation
• Progress toward or interest in a CFA, CIM, CSC, or similar designation

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

Burlington, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$62,850.00 CAD - $104,750.00 CAD

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 hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location.

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 hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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