The Fund Administration department at Manulife John Hancock Investments consists of teams of professionals who manage the daily operations of fund offerings from various perspectives, including financial reporting, fund accounting, valuations, taxation, liquidity, and variable product administration. This department is a part of the broader GWAM Operations, with offices in the U.S., Canada, the Philippines, and other locations.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Fund Operations Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supervising daily operations and ensuring efficient and compliant management of fund offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance with a focus on fund administration and operational excellence.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing all day-to-day workflow.
Direct activities, assign responsibilities, set expectations and motivate team members toward achieving objectives.
Coordinate, monitor and approve daily balancing functions to ensure all key reconciliation details are completed within standards.
Support the Portfolio Management team for asset allocation and portfolio management.
Maintain proper documentation related to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements for annual Segregated Funds and IT audits. Review all audit requests for accuracy and completeness.
Partner with Business Unit Leads on various investment platform initiatives
Project support for various IT and cross-functional business initiatives
Maintain proper process and procedure documentation by reviewing periodically and keeping current.
Improve operational workflows and process controls to increase efficiency
Mentor, develop, coach motivate team members
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance
2-3 years supervisory experience
5-7 years financial services experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management or business analysis experience preferred
Ability to work independently and prioritize with minimal direction
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple demands and competing priorities
Excellent problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Flexibility and adaptability in managing change
Capacity to recommend and implement process improvements using AI
Effective time management and workflow allocation skills
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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About Manulife and John Hancock
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Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Referenced Salary Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Hybrid
Salary range is expected to be between
$73,350.00 USD - $122,250.00 USD
If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
