The Compliance Analyst works to ensure the team is aligned with all legal and regulatory requirements, supporting the team on various projects and initiatives.

Position Responsibilities:

Conduct pre-trade and end of day batch investment compliance monitoring activities for an assigned group of client accounts.  Act as back-up analyst for other designated accounts as needed.

Investigate and resolve all pre-trade and end of day batch alerts for assigned accounts, with timely analysis and appropriate advancement.

Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly compliance reports and certifications for assigned accounts – both internal and client facing.

Perform and review various data management activities critical to the effective functioning of the compliance monitoring system.

Assist in analysis of derivative and sophisticated security positions.

Assist in completing information requests for clients, internal and external audit, management committees, and other functions.

Contribute to the construction of internal procedures and controls, draft desk-top procedures.

Perform periodic and forensic testing (for example, allocation reviews)

Participate in new account onboarding and ongoing updates related to client accounts:

Perform detailed analysis of assigned client account offering documents (i.e., Investment Management Agreements, IPS, Prospectus/SAI, etc), and work with internal partners (Product, Relationship Management, Trading) to acquire clarification where needed.

Provide recommendations for coding client guidelines into the Compliance System (Bloomberg).

Conduct reviews of new and existing rules, both systemic and manual.

Assist in the development of portfolio compliance surveillance for guideline monitoring outside of the automated compliance system.

Required Qualifications:

0-3 years of experience as a Compliance Analyst, Fund Accountant, Fund Administrator, Risk Analyst or Security Operations Analyst

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Law, Mathematics or equivalent work experience

Excellent analytical and research skills

Ability to work in a time sensitive, team-oriented environment

Accuracy and high attention to detail

Strong written and oral communication skills

Good organizational skills

Understanding of financial instruments data across all asset classes

Proven understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word and Access

Preferred Qualifications:

Working experience with automated daily pre-trade/end of day compliance monitoring systems (i.e., Bloomberg, Charles River, Sentinel/Latent Zero, etc.) is an asset

Knowledge of the investment adviser and/or mutual fund industry (i.e., compliance monitoring, fund accounting/administration, risk management, security operations, etc.)

Prior experience in Investment Compliance Monitoring (especially pre-trade monitoring)

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.

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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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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.

Primary Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$51,975.00 USD - $86,625.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com 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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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)