Investments Operations Analyst

Manulife

Investment Operations Analyst role at Manulife ensuring accurate reconciliation of investment portfolios and supporting investment decisions with data accuracy.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeQuezon City • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Efficient reconciliation of investment portfolios and provision of investigative support to related business units and Portfolio Managers.
This includes timely and accurate comparison of security position, cash balance and cash transaction with custodians.
Establish and maintain cordial relationship with various stakeholders including internal and external parties.
Administration of the assigned investment portfolio activity including:
Reconciliation of cash balances and cash transactions across all portfolios
Reconciliation of securities holdings across all portfolios
Involvement in problem resolution and investigations with custodial banks and various internal counter parties
Timely investigation and response to internal client inquiries Work with other departments
Maintain daily and monthly reconciliations filing with proper back up documentations
Work closely with Manager/Analysts on escalation of aged items as per team standards
Work within existing procedures and processes ensuring clear and concise documentation is created and maintained as such procedures and processes evolve over time
Remain familiar with relevant securities industry developments specifically those impacting the activities of assigned portfolios and/or internal clients and custodial service provider
Exercise initiative to assist department management in review and analysis of established procedures and processes, making recommendations to ensure that efficient and flexible service is provided to clients at all times
Provide assistance to other team members and management team when required
Adhere to and reinforce established SOX documentation
Participate in inter-department cross training to ensure continuity of service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree related to Investment and Finance, Accounting, and similar fields with minimum of two years of work experience in reconciliation in a banking or securities administration environment.
Knowledge of securities instruments/settlements, foreign exchange and derivative instruments and/or settlements and banking processes
Thorough knowledge of complex securities would be an asset.
Investment accounting knowledge.
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Client focused with the ability to understand the requirements of clients.
Knowledge of back-office accounting systems such as internal investment system, custodian reporting systems, Bloomberg, and Reconciliation systems would be an advantage.
Good problem-solving skills.
High level of accuracy, and attention to details.
Ability to react quickly and meet tight deadlines maintaining accuracy and thoroughness.
Excellent English skills, both oral and written, with strong comprehension skills to effectively communicate with internal and external parties.
Demonstrate initiative and team player.
Ability to adapt to changes and set priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
We’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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Hard Skills & Tools

reconciliationinvestment accountingsecurities instrumentsforeign exchangederivative instrumentsbanking processesproblem-solvingaccuracyattention to detaildocumentation

Soft Skills

client focusedcommunicationinitiativeteam playeradaptabilityprioritizationrelationship managementinvestigative supportcollaborationresponse to inquiries

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Investment and FinanceBachelor’s Degree in Accounting