John Hancock
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Director – Thematic Research Specialist (Finance)
Job Description
Manulife Investment Management is expanding its sustainable investment team as part of an overall strategy of placing sustainable investment/ESG at the heart of the firms multi-year strategy for growth, and preparing to position as a leader in the sustainable investment movement. We are seeking a highly-motivated individual with a passion for and proven track record in sustainable and responsible investment to fulfil the role of ESG Director or ESG Senior Analyst with a particular focus on thematic ESG research methodologies and thought leadership.
The ESG Director/Senior Analyst will work closely with the Global Head of ESG and other ESG team members to review, improve and innovate around the firms sustainable investment research and integration methodologies. This individual will be able to analyze systemic sustainability trends with macro-economic impact (such as climate change, resource scarcity, demographic population shifts, technological disruption, etc.), connect these trends to the material impacts for companies/capital markets, and translate these impacts into issuer-level indicator-driven methodologies that enable investment staff to monitor, measure, and compare companies in light of these trends. The Director/Senior Analyst will be responsible for conducting new and original thematic research, developing thought leadership based on this research, and socializing awareness and appreciation of the significance of sustainability trends with the firms portfolio management teams.
This individual will support the development of a range of proprietary frameworks and data streams that both (a) deepen the firms ESG integration practices across investment teams (with a focus on public equities/fixed income), and which may (b) feed into commercially driven investment product proposals for specific client segments. The individual will build on the work done by the existing ESG team to develop and apply proprietary assessment frameworks for SDG alignment among corporates, and ESG factor signals for sovereigns. The successful candidate will be someone that combines a deep understanding of and interest in the interaction between sustainability trends and capital markets, with the ability to interact with, educate, and influence investment professionals on the relevance of these trends to active investment management.
This role aims to support Manulife IMs aspirational positioning at the forefront of the Sustainable and Responsible Investment industry, by leveraging the firms experience and track record as a global and active investment manager to enable the firm to make a public contribution to shaping key initiatives and trends in the industry.
Key responsibilities include:
The successful candidate will have the following experience:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Manulife Investment Management
Manulife Investment Management is the global asset management arm of Manulife Financial Corporation. Manulife Investment Management and its affiliates provide comprehensive asset management solutions for investors. Our investment expertise extends across a broad range of asset classes including equity, fixed income and private investments, as well as asset allocation solutions. We have more than 450 investment professionals globally and offices in 17 countries and territories, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines. In addition, we have a joint venture asset management business in China, Manulife TEDA, and operations in Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil. Assets under management as of March 31, 2019 were approximately US$386 billion (including both public and private markets investments).
Manulife Investment Management's investment teams operate in a boutique environment, with each specialized investment team empowered to make investment decisions in line with their singular investment philosophy and their clients' objectives. Each Manulife Investment Management team owns its investment process, from research to implementation, while leveraging a global network of on-the-ground knowledge and expertise. This extends to the practice of ESG integration, for which investment teams are ultimately responsible, drawing on the support of the ESG Research & Integration team.
Since adopting an ESG Policy in November 2015, Manulife Investment Management has rapidly accelerated its practice of ESG integration throughout its public markets investments, and has taken a leadership role in emerging areas of concern for the sustainable and responsible investment industry " including climate change, ESG materiality, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. These preliminary efforts have established a solid platform for growth and expansion of the impact of the ESG research function.
Our ESG policies and thought leadership can be accessed online at: http://www.manulifeam.com/About-Us/Responsible-Investment-at-ManulifeAssetManagement/ . Implementation of the ESG policy is overseen by the firms Responsible Investment Committee, membership of which includes the firms CEO, CIOs, and various senior representatives drawn from various business functions; the RIC meets on at least a quarterly basis.
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About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is 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 elsewhere. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2018, we had more than 34,000 employees, over 82,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving almost 28 million customers. As of June 30, 2019, we had over $1.1 trillion (US$877 billion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $29.4 billion in payments to our customers.
Our principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States are where we have served customers for more than 100 years. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in Hong Kong.
Manulife is an equal opportunity employer. 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 and advancement and we administer all of our practices and programs based on qualification and performance and without discrimination on any protected ground.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request any accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.