Senior Analyst, Model Risk Management

The Senior Analyst, Model Validation is a member of the Group Model Risk Management team, which is responsible for validating models related to economic capital, Asset Liability Management (ALM), and Global Variable Annuity Hedging. Reporting to the Director of Model Risk Management, this position is based in the Toronto Head Office.

Position Responsibilities:

- Assess the model's adequacy and appropriateness for stated objectives and assumptions, general practice, and company policies.

- Ensure submitted models are mathematically sound, follow industry standards, are implemented correctly, and perform adequately. Conduct independent research and develop benchmark models where needed.

- Evaluate potential model risks related to embedded assumptions vs. target applications and model implementation limitations, recommending risk mitigation measures as necessary.

- Document model validation outcomes and communicate findings to stakeholders and model risk leaders.

- Ensure business units comply with the Model Risk Policy, providing adequate documentation for independent validation and governing the entire model lifecycle.

- Participate in the model inventory process.

- Participate in ad-hoc projects as needed.

Required Qualifications:

- Master’s or PhD degree in a quantitative discipline (Math, Finance, Economics, Physics, Engineering, etc.)

- 3 years of experience in financial mathematics modeling with expertise in stochastic and other numerical techniques.

- Proficiency in quantitative modeling of interest rates, inflation, foreign exchange rates, equities, and commodities for derivative pricing and risk computation.

- Programming skills in VBA, C, SQL, MATLAB, or Python.

- Strong analytic, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

- Proven organizational, team-building, and relationship-building abilities across business functions; team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Previous model validation experience.

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.

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 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.