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Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) for the General Account, the ESG Analyst will support the measurement and achievement of our commitments in an emerging field of finance. Applying your background in business, economics, mathematics, or science, you will support collection and analysis of ESG performance data across our portfolio, in all sectors. You will help our teams navigate the complexities, trade-offs, and limitations of ESG to maintain integration of ESG factors in our investment decision making and support their continuous learning on emerging topics.
If you’re interested in investments and want to make a contribution to a larger cause, this role offers a unique entryway into finance! As ESG requires collaboration and coordination with the entire business, you will have the opportunity to establish relationships with and learn from expert professionals within investments and beyond, across the General Account and Manulife broadly, including in Asia.
Who We Are
Manulife makes promises to our customers, that we will be there when they need us most! We meet those promises and achieve returns to support the operations of our business through our General Account. One key component of our success is our growing commitment to integration of ESG in our C$354 billion portfolio – in particular, an increased focus on climate change and how we position the portfolio for a changing investment landscape.
Manulife views itself as a leader in focusing our investment program to address climate change. We were the first life insurance company to issue a Green Bond, based on lending more than $10 billion to renewable energy facilities. Last year we were one of the first North American insurance companies to commit to achieving net zero emissions in our portfolio by 2050! We have also achieved a number of benchmarks in financing the expansion of renewable energy in North America and investing in the energy transition is an acute focus for our power, infrastructure, and natural resource focused investment team.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the ESG performance monitoring of our investments, with an emphasis on aspects such as GHG emissions and performance against our climate-related commitments
- Supporting development of ESG-related training with our GA investment teams
- Supporting benchmarking, internal reporting and external disclosure on Key performance indicators such as green and social investments, including continuous improvement to our processes and systems for tracking and maintaining data
- Reviewing sustainable investing industry information, climate risks and related financial and industry trends, issues and regulatory developments and supporting adaptation as necessary
- Assisting in the development, monitoring and reporting of ESG related policies, activities and procedures
- Helping to facilitate collaboration across GA teams and with other business segments, through data consolidation, coordination of meetings and relationship building with peers
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, economics, or hard sciences/mathematics field
- Proven conceptual understanding of/interest in business/economics, with strong quantitative analysis skills
- Familiarity with corporate governance, social, and environmental issues in a corporate environment helpful – but can be taught
- Detail oriented with strong research skills and ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to connect concepts from different fields – you see yourself as a systems thinker
- Interest in contributing to a more “non-traditional” area of finance, which includes some comfort with ambiguity
- Good verbal and written communication skills to optimally communicate qualitative concepts and support quantitative data and metrics to internal and external stakeholders
- Adept at using computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite, with advanced skills in Excel and/or related tools
What motivates you?
- You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
- You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
- You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
- You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
- You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
- You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
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.
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 cultivate 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.
Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today.
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.