The opportunity

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

 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-trade, post-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 post-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.

 

Recommended Experience:

 

We are seeking an individual with 0 –3 years proven track record as a Compliance Analyst, Fund Accountant, Fund Administrator, Risk Analyst or Security Operations Analyst. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Law, Mathematics or equivalent work experience

 

Proficiencies:

• 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

 

Bonus Proficiencies:

 

Having knowledge and experience with automated daily pre-trade/post-trade compliance monitoring systems (i.e., Bloomberg, Charles River, Sentinel/Latent Zero, etc.) is an asset. Additionally, 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) will be an added bonus.

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.

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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 [email protected].

Primary Location

Boston, MassachusettsHybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$50,475.00 USD - $84,125.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] 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.)