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The GAM - Investments Team is responsible for reporting and analysis of invested assets results which are used for external disclosures and internal analyses, and developing investment models which are used to calculate reserve levels for risk management activities, and for other critical business functions within the company. The reports include actuals and forecasts of investment results for all segments (US, Canada, Asia, and Corporate). The models are also used in evaluating the adequacy of reserve levels, as well as make dividend recommendations. Accuracy and timeliness are critical measures of success.

Investment results reports are populated using financial data from the ledger and are sent and presented to all internal stakeholders and to Manulife’s executive leadership team on a quarterly basis. AXIS* models are populated with investment parametric data (e.g., coupon, maturity, par values, etc.), cash flow data (e.g., projected sinking funds and amortization) and return assumptions (e.g., dividends and appreciation) and are sent to Global Actuarial and local Actuarial teams on annual and quarterly basis.

*AXIS is an actuarial software platform that houses and projects investment and insurance liability data.

Responsibilities:

Investment Results Reporting (50% of time)

• Leadactivities to prepare the data and commentaries for the quarterly Investment Gains Memo (IGM) for actuals andforecast. The activities include data gathering, investment analysis, collaboration with various sources and stakeholders, andreviewtheresults andprovideguidance to junior analysts.

• Ensure accuracy of the reports by conducting reviews andidentifyingareaschecks and controls improvements.

• Supportininternal and external audit requirements.Review processdocumentationsand model vetting outputs.

• Initiate andleadprocess improvements, standardizations, andautomations.Ensure properchange managementisimplemented.

Actuarial Model Development (30% of time)

• Gather investment accounting information from various internal sources (e.g., derivatives fromFindur, bonds and stocks from the Market Value Data Warehouse, mortgages from Enterprise [Mortgage Accounting system]), screen and question information to ensure accuracy, populate data into GGY AXIS models.Once AXIS models are populated, run reports as requested by Managers and Directors andsendfor review.

• Ensure portfolio yields and durations areviableandaccurate. Balance the model’s assets to the General Ledger and escalate any issues and concerns to the Sr. PM’s orMgr, PM.

• Responsible for verifying accuracy of analysts’ results and outputs.

• For the Quarterly AXIS report: Populateadditionalinformation such as yield curves, spreads and re-investment strategies as directed by theMgr, PM.

• Gain understanding about information required for reserve calculationsas prescribed bythe Superintendent Office of FinancialInstitutions.

Miscellaneous (20% of time)

• Lead ad-hoc projects as assigned.Providedirectiononprocess improvement projects.

• Write and review reports and presentations.

• Lead the direction of research on issues/queries coming fromcustomersas necessary.

• Independently lead and review (for SOX purposes) that cash flow calculations in AXIS can be replicated in Excel.Reportresults to the Director.

• Lead the development of the team’s business acumen through providing insightful analyses andtrainjunior staff to develop thiscompetency.

• Trainjunior analystson new tasks for growth and existing tasks for business continuity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Finance or Management Engineering

• Strong understanding of Investment theory and terminology, as well as financial accounting concepts. This may be derived from academic study or related work experience.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret more advanced models involving overall business strategies.Capable ofworking outside of standard procedures to resolve issues. Tasks performed have a long-term impact on the business and must be highlyaccurate, i.e., Investment Plan development and cash flowforecastingtasks.

• Advanced working knowledge of MS Suite, Macros (e.g., Visual Basic); relational databases (e.g., MS Access); actuarial models (e.g., GGY AXIS).

• 3-5 years of progressive portfolio modeling experiencerequired.

Competencies:

• Excellent comprehension, analytical and decision-making skills

• Keen attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills,demonstratedability to work as an individual contributor and mentor to junior-level staff as necessary

• Knowing how toidentifywhen a problem exists with valuations and escalating the problem to theappropriate levelon the team for resolution

Problems/Challenges:

• Balancing the mentor role whilemaintainingownworkload. Teaching junior staff on an ongoing basis.

• Maintaining high quality work while meeting tight deadlines and handling ongoing pressure to deliver.

• Managing changing priorities and simultaneous projects - time management challenges.

• Ability to recognize and escalate potential issues,pinpointingtheissueandresolving.

• Handling feedback on the scrutiny of data by Senior Management and clients.

• Frequently called upon to explain complex models to non-technicalpeople.

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 distributed team, we’ll support you in crafting the future you want to see!

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