Manage Manulife Investment Management’s equity franchise in Asia consisting of equity professionals located in seven countries, with its central regional hub located in Hong Kong. Responsible for equity portfolios, consisting of both general account mandates as well as mandates managed for parties unaffiliated with Manulife. Coordinate and direct the management of equity resources and infrastructure consistent with Manulife Investment Management’s primary value proposition of local knowledge reflected in the regional mandates that we manage while distilling down a globally-consistent standard for portfolio management within each of the offices in which we operate. Ensure a high level of communication between equity desks without compromising the entrepreneurial nature of each investment desk to make portfolio decisions on their own, but in line with client specifications and risk controls. Implement refinements to the disciplined equity investment process, consistent with our main value proposition.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide functional oversight of all equity desks in Asia
• Co-ordinate and direct equity research activities (both fundamental and quantitative research)
• Provide effective support and communications as between the Hong Kong regional equity hub and Manulife Fund Management based in Beijing
• Fulfill responsibilities of a ‘Responsible Officer’ under Hong Kong SFC Code
• Provide oversight on equity investment for territory investment offices - increasing in significance and time commitment.  This includes quantitative research, portfolio risk & performance analysis
• Provide internal and external marketing effort in raising AUM
• Recommend appropriate investment strategies with respect to on-balance sheet asset allocation policies

Accountabilities (Individual / Shared):

• Total Asia Pacific equity investment $25bn

• Active in equity markets

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of investment management experience with strong knowledge of Asia Pacific equity and capital markets 
• Appropriate licensing to conduct investment business in Hong Kong
• The ability to make sound investment decisions based on relevant market conditions and client investment objectives
• Demonstrated success and track record with acceptable volatility in portfolio performance in a high risk environment
• CFA designation (preferable)

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