**The Opportunity** The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering **Assistant Portfolio Manager, MLJ Investments,** with the resources to solve critical problems for the future of our business, which is why we need you.  **Role Summary:** Reporting to the Head of Investments, Manulife Life Japan (MLJ), this role will be a member of the MLJ General Account Investments, which is responsible for the management and oversight of all MLJ’s General account portfolios, covering a broad range of asset classes including global public and private debt, public and private equities, as well as other alternative investments. This position is responsible for supporting Head of Investments and MLJ investment team to oversee and develop general account investments strategy for MLJ’s overall portfolios. The incumbent will also work with the team on investment performance monitoring, compliance with regulations and internal investment guidelines, and communication of investment activities and results to MLJ senior management. The successful incumbent is a strong collaborator who works seamlessly with the MLJ General Account Investments team members as well as MLJ’s business unit relevant people, investment managers, which includes the affiliates and General account portfolio management team, ALM, Risk, and functional teams such as Accounting, Tax, Capital and Legal at MLJ.　 **Job Description:** + Contribute to the team overseeing and monitoring the investment portfolios/mandates outsourced to different investment managers, implementing tactical asset allocation calls to different mandates to optimize risk-adjusted returns, and ensuring that the overall investment portfolios are in compliance with all applicable segment- and entity-level investment, guidelines and parameters + Support Japan Asset Liability Management Committee, Japan Corporate Finance Committee and Board Committee processes and prepare necessary materials such as investment updates + Liaise with business unit functional areas, such as Product, Actuarial, Finance and Legal to provide integrated investment support, including, but not limited to, capital review, surveillance of and compliance with investment-related regulatory requirements + Participate in ad-hoc investment initiatives and related projects working with Regional and Corporate teams as required: Coordinate solvency impact quantification, accounting process, recommend asset allocation and source of fund, participate in regional project discussion to support the execution of the agreed strategy + Manage investment outsourcing arrangements, including review and maintenance of investment management, advisory, and service level agreements, annual due diligences **Skills and Experience (Must Have):** + Bachelor’s degree + 3-5 years of investment experience in the insurance or institutional asset management industry + Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc) + Fluency in Japanese; ability to speak and write good English + Demonstrated self-starter and team player with collaborative mindset + Great attention to details. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks + Ability to work steadfastly, flexibly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment **Skills and Experience (Nice to Have):** + Understanding of accounting related to Investment, life insurance products/liabilities and Insurance Business Laws (investment-related parts) and related rules and regulations is plus. + Professional degree preferable (CFA, CPA) **Internal Guidelines about Work from Home:** Hybrid Model, following Manulife’s Working Better guidelines. **Over time:** Ranges based on seasonality. **Salary:** Based on our Work Rules, we will consider your experience, skills and knowledge when we decide the salary. Commutation allowance and Variable Incentive Bonus are paid based on our Work Rules. **Working Hours:** Standard Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm  (Include 1 hour break. Flex-time system available) **Benefits:** Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees' Pension, Unemployment Insurance, Worker's Accident Insurance), Benefit One, Training system (include Japanese lesson / English lesson), Childcare Leave/Family care Leave, Baby-sitter support program, wiwiw System (Support program for those who take Childcare Leave), Retirement Pension (only for Regular employee). **Holidays/Vacations:** Saturdays and Sundays National Holidays Year-end and new year holidays (December 30, December 31, January 2 and January 3) Annual Paid Holiday For Regular employee, other special holidays are available (e.g. Anniversary Leave, etc.) **Location:** Marunouchi Trust Tower North 15F, 1-8-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Japan 100-0005 **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 mindset 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  **Our commitment to you** + Our mission; to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better + A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success  + A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry  + Our best. Every day.  **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. 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