Assistant Product Manager, MFA

Job description

This role offers a unique opportunity for the product manager to curate a competitive suite of investment offerings.

As a key contributor to our mission of delivering competitive and customer-centric solutions, the successful candidate will influence product management, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

They will gain exposure to strategic decision-making, and also provides a platform for professional growth through engagement with diverse stakeholders.



**Position Responsibilities:**



**Product Due Diligence & Product Research**



+ Responsible for competitive market and product information updates.

+ Conduct product comparisons and pro-actively communicate product positioning and key features and benefits

+ Conduct feedback / focus group sessions with reps

+ Monitor product sales performance

+ Exercise product inventory control to ensure product line is competitive and productive

+ Handle product enquiry from sales force and internal customers

+ Ongoing review of all investment products on the Approved Funds and Investment Products List – prompt action required to react to product, market or legislation changes, and to ensure information is kept up-to-date and accurate

+ Creating and maintaining Recommended List based on different asset classes, sectors and regions to meet clients’ needs

+ Ensuring products on the list meets MFA standards according to agreed standardized procedures

+ Advice on products recommendation and assist reps with FAQ on a timely basis as required

+ To develop and set up essential and/or unique product offerings, which will aid reps in their investment planning recommendations to clients / customers, e.g. Model Portfolios, Fund of Funds



**Product Launch**



+ Manage the whole end to end process of product due diligence to product launch

+ To work with providers in developing sales tools for sales force to enhance their knowledge and competency



**Product Trainings**



+ Coordinate new product launch trainings

+ Arrange for 3rd party induction training, investment seminars etc as and when required, so as to increase the knowledge, awareness and competency of MFA reps



**Business Relationships and Provider Onboarding**



+ Handle partner relationships

+ Sourcing for suitable partners for onboarding to enhance our firm’s value proposition

+ Manage the end-to-end process of onboarding product providers.



**Special Projects**



+ Handle projects related to MFA suite of Products eg..

product information, product recommendations, AI Process, etc

+ Support company in ad-hoc projects/initiatives/strategy (e.g. HNW case management process, product bundling)



**Required Qualifications:**



+ Tertiary education in relevant discipline and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role is preferred

+ Knowledge and understanding of various investment types (e.g. ETFs, Unit Trusts, Bonds) and classes (e.g. Equities, Mixed Assets, Fixed Income) is required

+ Resourceful and analytical

+ Other key attributes include ability to multi-task, good team player, and strong initiative.

+ Sound knowledge of global equity and fixed income markets

+ Undertaken or are interested in additional finance-focused education, such as CFA, CAIA or equivalent

+ Experienced user of mutual fund databases (Morningstar Direct)



**_When you join our team:_**



+ We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

+ We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

+ As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.



**Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock**



Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor.

Para obtener más información acerca de nosotros, visite http://www.manulife.com .



**Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades**



En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad.

Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas.

Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retención de talento, el ascenso y la remuneración, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientación sexual, características genéticas, condición de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente.



Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo.

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Para solicitar una adaptación razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envíenos un mensaje a recruitment@manulife.com .



**Modalidades de Trabajo**



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