Senior Full Stack Analytics Developer

About Us:

Manulife Investment Management is a leading global wealth and asset management firm with a commitment to providing innovative investment solutions. As part of our Digital Enablement and Quantitative Development teams, you will be at the forefront of developing interactive data capabilities that drive our investment decision-making process. We serve a diverse range of clients across Portfolio Management, Operations, Client Services, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, and other groups in the US, Canada, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and other regions in Asia.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Analytics Developer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating new interactive capabilities, including apps, models, tools, reports, and dashboards. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, investment domain knowledge, and user-centered design experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Visualization Development: Lead end-to-end development of data visualization solutions, including deploying data analysis tools within the organization.

• Interactive Content Creation: Develop robust data visualizations and reports for multiple use cases and varying levels of user interactivity.

• Prototyping and Communication: Quickly prototype solutions and efficiently communicate project plans, status updates, and enhancements/issues to team members and clients.

• Technology Enhancement: Adopt and enhance technology infrastructure to 'bring data to life' across the organization.

• User Engagement: Work closely with end users to understand requirements, provide demonstrations, conduct technical walkthroughs, and collect feedback to refine data visualization solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Proficiency:

  • Proficient in multiple programming languages, specifically R and Python, and familiar with data manipulation packages such as dplyr, pandas, and polars.

  • Experience with data visualization tools like Posit Connect, Plotly Dash, Streamlit, or similar.

  • Proficient in Power BI and Microsoft Excel.

  • Experience working with large datasets, data collection, aggregation, and presentation tools.

  • 3+ years’ experience building custom data visualization apps, including UX/UI, server-side processing, and client-side processing.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Solid experience documenting and communicating requirements with project partners.

  • Experience using GitHub for collaboration.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Soft Skills:

  • Eagerness to learn and test out new insights.

  • Strong work values - diligent, honest, and positive demeanor.

  • Solution-based approach, always looking to find answers.

  • Generalist attitude, willing to work in different domains based on need.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with common RDBMS platforms such as Postgres, SQL Server, etc.

• Experience with Big Data platforms like Databricks.

• Experience with NoSQL databases.

• Interest in finance and the portfolio management process.

• Interest in learning new data visualization tools and platforms.

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 partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.

Location: Montreal or Toronto

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.

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.