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Working Arrangement
Job Description
The Opportunity
The Credit Analyst will cover mainly ASEAN investment-grade corporate credits to generate fundamental credit research reports with internal risk ratings and relative-value perspectives. The analyst will need to demonstrate a clear credit view by conducting thorough fundamental credit analysis and engaging the company managements/ rating agencies/ sell-side counterparties.
The analyst is also required to interact proactively with regional investment and business development teams to support business growth. The analyst needs to demonstrate strong teamwork spirit to collaborate with broader stakeholders such as portfolio managers, regional analysts, client-facing teams, and ESG colleagues.
Responsibilities
- To take coverage of fundamental credit research mainly for ASEAN credits, focusing on ASEAN corporates/ financials investment-grade credits, including Australia/ New Zealand.
- To generate annual credit review reports and regular credit updates with valuation angles for issuers under coverage, through in-depth fundamental credit analysis.
- To engage company management, rating agencies, and sell-side counterparties to discern key credit drivers for portfolios to outperform.
- To collaborate with regional teams on regular meetings, publications, and ad hoc projects.
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 we are looking for?
- University qualification with degree in Business, Finance or related subject preferred;
- Two to five years of fundamental credit research experiences in related industries;
- Proficiency in Bloomberg and Excel;
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are required;
- Teamwork spirit;
- Passionate in fundamental credit research;
- Able to work independently with minimalsupervision.
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.
Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today.
About John Hancock and Manulife
John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com .
One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance , annuities , investments , 401(k) plans , and education savings plans . Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com .
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 .
