Senior Quantitative Analyst

Job summary

Develop and implement sophisticated quantitative models to support liability valuation, risk measurement, and insurance product pricing. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance valuation and risk reporting capabilities while maintaining model transparency and compliance.

Job details

The Quantitative Analytics team within Financial Risk provides quantitative financial modelling and analytics capability to a variety of stakeholders in Group Risk, Group Finance and Business Units. The team focuses on model, methodology and application development to support liability valuation, risk measurement, insurance product pricing and decision making. Reporting to the AVP, Quantitative Analytics, the Senior Quantitative Analyst is accountable for the development and implementation of quantitative models to support business growth. Primary Responsibilities: Develop sophisticated models to generate economic scenarios for multiple asset classes, enhancing our valuation, pricing, capital, and risk reporting capabilities. Innovate calibration methodologies and tools for model inputs to ensure accuracy and reliability. Maintain transparency and facilitate model risk management and audits by meticulously documenting risk models and processes. Champion continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and effectiveness within the risk modeling function. Collaborate on ad-hoc projects, providing quantitative expertise to business partners, senior management, and industry working groups. Stay at the cutting edge of financial modeling by engaging with academic literature and attending workshops and conferences Required Qualifications: Master or Ph.D. in Quantitative/Mathematical Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field; Experience in stochastic modelling with knowledge of financial instruments and risk management principles. Experience in Python, EXCEL, VBA and SQL, and a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex problems. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and documentation proficiency. Ability to forge strong relationships with business areas and cross-functional teams. Results-driven with a strong focus on accountability. Collaborative spirit and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively. 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. #LI-Hybrid The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html. 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 hr@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Toronto, Ontario Working Arrangement Hybrid Base salary range is expected to be between $73,725.00 CAD - $122,875.00 CAD Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions. We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

What you’ll do

Develop and implement sophisticated quantitative models to support liability valuation, risk measurement, and insurance product pricing. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance valuation and risk reporting capabilities while maintaining model transparency and compliance.

Requirements

Requires a Master or Ph.D. in Quantitative/Mathematical Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. Candidates must have experience in stochastic modelling and proficiency in Python, Excel, VBA, and SQL.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Mental health support
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Adoption/surrogacy benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Employee/family assistance plans
• Retirement savings plans
• Pension
• Global share ownership plan
• Financial education and counseling
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• Risk Management · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Quantitative financial modelling
• Risk management
• Stochastic modelling
• Python
• Excel
• VBA
• SQL
• Financial instruments
• Economic scenario generation
• Valuation
• Pricing
• Capital reporting
• Risk reporting
• Calibration methodologies
• Model risk management
• Analytical skills
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Communication
• Management
• Problem Solving
• Reliability
• Risk Management
• Decision Making
• Microsoft Excel
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Model Risk Management
• Economics
• Accountability
• Python (Programming Language)
• Auditing
• International Finance
• Financial Instrument
• Mathematics
• Time Off Management
• Statistics
• Mental Health
• Information Gathering
• Financial Modeling
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Group Finance
• Risk Modeling
• Complex Problem Solving
• Application Development
• Geography
• Visual Basic For Applications
• Financial Education
• Financial Risk
• Asset Classes
• Mathematical Finance
• Quantitative Modeling

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Science & Research
• Quantitative Analyst
• Risk Consultant
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Financial Risk Specialists

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