strategy Research specialistThe Manufacturers Life Insurance Co (Phils) Inc( Manulife Philippines )

Job Description
We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Job Description
The opportunity
The Investor Relations Analyst will provide financial results on a quarterly and annually to support evaluation of market and peer data for business decisions and will develop competitor and industry financial activities analysis for the Head of Investor Relations and Global Market Intelligence Lead.
Responsibilities:
Actively involved with consolidating, analyzing, and synthesizing large amount of financial and non-financial information from competitors and Manulife Financial.
Deliver competitor earnings release benchmarking reports accurately and on a timely basis (T+2)
Analyze and summarize financial, operational and strategic information developed by third-parties (brokers and research analysts) about the industry and the company.
Conduct competitor intelligence research that can provide insights on the financial strategy of the firm.
Develop and maintain internal and external benchmarks related to financial and stock performance
Provide organizational, analytical and logistical assistance for investor-related reports.
Improve and re-engineer reporting processes and deliverables to create consistency and efficiency during quarterly earnings results periods.
Initiating improvements by exploring, identifying, and implementing reporting, analysis, and process solutions
Works closely with the business unit and teammates to ensure a smooth reporting production cycle, assisting in ad hoc requests as needed
Provides support to the Team Leader for administrative reports and will also represent the team in management meetings on behalf of the Team Leader as needed
Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies/Education:
University graduate in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration. CPA or CFA is preferred
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a finance role, Insurance and Wealth and Asset Management industry experience an asset
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Knowledge of Accounting Standards IFRS and US GAAP
Strong financial analysi s skills with a solid understanding of the business environment and financial reporting structure in order to provide value-added insights to management
Proactive, able to work independently and meet tight reporting deadlines
Strong oral and written communication skills
Practical problem solving skills
Strong attention to detail a strong focus on teamwork
Ability to translate financial information and concepts into simple communications
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
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.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). 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