About Manulife Financial:
 
Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn $404.5 billion (US$330.3 billion) as at December 31, 2008. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as ‘MFC’ on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under ‘945′ on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.
 
Description
 
Investment Management Services (IMS) is staffed by a team of investment professionals who are responsible for overseeing Manulife’s Common Investment Platform.
 
  Using a stringent selection and review process called i-Watch, the team seeks to identify funds and fund managers that have the potential over the long-run to:
  Deliver strong results through a variety of market cycles.
  Adhere to their investment mandate.
 
The i-Watch process is a valuable resource and is truly unique because the criterion used to evaluate funds is based on quantitative factors (performance and risk characteristics) and qualitative factors (organization, people, process and philosophy).

The result is access to a broad array of best-of-class investment options chosen from the world’s leading asset managers and spanning every major asset class and investment style.
 
The Investment Management Services Department is currently looking for a dynamic individual to join their team as the Manager of Investment Research and Analysis.  Reporting to the Director, Investment Management Services, the successful candidate will play a key role in selecting and monitoring investment managers as well as providing strategic support to Manulife’s various Canadian business units.
 
Responsibilities:
 . Create and maintain various investment-related databases relating to domestic and foreign investment managers such as: qualitative profiles; performance history in various asset classes, etc.
 . Produce investment manager monitoring reports on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis.
 . Liaise with and perform in-depth quantitative and qualitative analyses on various domestic and foreign investment management organizations (which will translate into formal ratings and quarterly commentaries).
 . Perform quantitative analysis on domestic and foreign capital markets.
 . Coach and develop an analyst with whom mandate coverage will be shared
 . Lead investment manager searches as required to support the implementation of the “Common Investment Platform”.
 . Special projects and other ad-hoc duties as required.
 . Liaise with and service the needs of IMS “clients” (i.e. the various areas of Canadian Division).
 
Qualifications
 
 . Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
 . Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
 . Computer literacy in all standard software packages including MS Office and Lotus Notes.
 . Familiarity with other software packages such as BARRA, CPMS, Morningstar Direct, Factset and MS Access will be helpful.
 . Demonstrated project management skills.
 . Ability to meet very tight deadlines.
 . Ability to work independently, but also as part of a team.
 . Coaching skills
 . Ability to think “outside of the box”.
 . Ability to deal effectively with uncertainty.
 . Confidence to effectively question senior fund company executives and portfolio managers.
 . Undergraduate university degree (honours or 4 yr.) in a quantitative and/or business discipline.
 . CFA Designation
 . Must have two to three years experience working with the investment management community (both domestic and foreign).
 . A graduate degree (such as an MBA) would also be an asset.

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply online by filling form, follow the instruction:
CLICK HERE, on page opening click “Current Opportunities in North America”, then Location: Canada, Ontario, Toronto

. Supervises staff, administers the operations of the centre and provides leadership in the development and delivery of programs

. Manages Language and Skills Development programs (e.g. LINC, ESL, Computer Training, etc.)

. Responsible for hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining staff, students and volunteers

. Reviews, monitors, evaluates and researches established programs to ensure that quality service is provided and meets funder’s and partner’s obligations

. Develops, liaises and maintains a productive working relationship with other professionals, funders, partners and other service providers

. Ensures that all organizational time lines are met (for grant applications, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, and performance appraisals)

. Researches, develops, prepares, recommends and implements new programs and services

. Responsible for monitoring and controlling budgetary expenses within guidelines of the programs

. Develops and writes funding proposals

. Advocates and promotes the programs and services within and outside the organization to both private and public sector

. Participates in organization meetings and other community meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

. University degree or equivalent and related management experience

. TESL Ontario certified

. 1 year ESL teaching experience is an asset

. Must have experience in staff supervision and administration

. Knowledge of the LINC program and Canadian Language Benchmarks

. Well developed organizational, analytical and decision making skills

. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

. Demonstrated ability to liaise with community organizations and government

. Knowledge of issues facing foreign trained professionals and employment services

. Sensitive to and aware of the social problems facing immigrants

. Ability to communicate in other languages is an asset

. Proficiency in using Internet, e-mail, and windows environment

LOCATION:8515 McCowan Road, Markham
DURATION OF POSITION: Start Date: April 27, 2009
STARTING SALARY RANGE:     $47,972 to $52,162 + benefits
POSTING DATE:     2009-03-30
CLOSING DATE:     2009-04-14
NOTES:     This is a full-time position schedule to work 35 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested, please quote Reference #35-09
and send your resume with a covering letter to:

Ms. Julie Martin
Human Resources Officer
COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
or Fax: 416.658.8537
or e-mail: resumes@costi.org