Associate Investment Analyst

The opportunity
The Associate Investment Analyst will join the US Core Value Equity team in Boston, working closely with existing Portfolio Managers, Investment Analysts, and Client Service professionals to deliver a proprietary suite of long-term, long-only, actively managed equity strategies. The successful candidate will contribute across the full range of team responsibilities, including investment analysis, macro analysis, data management and reporting, portfolio monitoring, client service, ESG integration, special projects, firm-level collaborations, and beyond, with clear opportunity for advancement if objectives are met. "Can do" attitude, passion for investing, and willingness to execute the team's fundamental, intrinsic value investment process are essential.
Responsibilities

• Learn and implement the team's intrinsic value investment process in support of delivering differentiated strategies to a mix of retail and institutional clients. Over time and subject to needs of the team, potential to assume primary responsibility for a coverage universe.
• Build and maintain proprietary models and reports in support of team portfolio needs, including bottom-up equity analysis, investment universe monitoring, and portfolio management.
• Support the team's existing Portfolio Managers, Investment Analysts, and Client Service professionals in execution of their responsibilities.

What we are looking for

• Current undergraduate student to begin full-time employment spring/summer 2025.
• Bachelor's degree required by start of employment.
• Basic Excel proficiency required. Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, etc. helpful, but training expected.
• Sound analytic foundation to execute detailed fundamental research.
• Probabilistic approach to problem solving with imperfect information.
• Strong writing and speaking skills to collaborate on projects and communicate deliverables.
• Intellectual curiosity in the world around you, in addition to business, economics, etc., to facilitate a culture of ongoing learning and improvement.
• Sense of judgment, self-discipline, and integrity to prioritize responsibilities, manage time, and deliver results in an ethical, professional manner.
• We emphasize the importance of willingness to learn and passion for investing through our proprietary process over fully developed current 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.
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
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Primary Location
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, 197 Clarendon Street
Working Arrangement
In Office
Salary range is expected to be between
$74,000.00 USD - $124,000.00 USD
If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact 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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