Collateral Analyst, Global Derivative Services

Global Derivative Services is responsible for all back-office functions that support derivative trading enterprise-wide, including both the General Account and 3rd party funds handled by Manulife and Manulife Asset Management

Position Responsibilities:

• Collateral/margin management for Futures, OTC, and Cleared products including issuing and managing margin calls and initial margin, substitutions, repos, and cash management.

• Ensure variety of daily deliverables for Collateral Team are met with completeness and accuracy.

• Continuously seek out ways to strengthen key control environment.

• Develop and manage working relationships with clearing broker back-office counterparts and custodian banks.

• Process internal ad hoc requests from various groups in a timely and efficient manner.

• Support audit requests quarterly/yearly/ad hoc.

• Update or create new process documents for all tasks relevant to the position and maintain internal database of all process documents.

• Propose improvements to current processes that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the group.

• Contribute to the gathering of data for quarterly metrics reporting to senior management.

• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting duties in a timely manner.

• Contribute to the capacity and depth of Global Derivatives Services to respond to the organization’s current and future derivative collateral demands effectively and holistically.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of investment operations experience, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in derivative products

• Working knowledge and direct Middle/Back Office experience in, but not limited to, the following: Full Lifecycle of futures, OTC, and cleared derivative products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant undergraduate education a must, degrees in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics Preferred

• International Swap & Derivatives Association (ISDA) documentation and CSA’s preferred

• Custodian/clearing broker operations, settlements, and associated reconciliations

• Ability to prioritize problems/tasks while working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment with a focus on accuracy.

• Familiarity with FIS Apex product a clear advantage. MS Office suite, derivative trading/accounting platforms, collateral management systems, and third-party market data providers preferred.

• Strong technical skills in various Microsoft Applications highly preferred.

• Solid organizational skills and a high degree of professionalism combined with the ability to readily adapt to rapidly changing environments and deal with competing priorities

• Great teammate with demonstrated experience building and maintaining good working relationships both internally and externally

Bilingual (French & English) is required - The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

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

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary range is expected to be between

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 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 and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.