Operational Regulatory Reporting Analyst

The role is primarily accountable for providing regulatory reports for our funds in EMEA region. The role will support the Investment Operations Team in the London office and ensure the quality and timeliness of each requirement. The Analyst will also assist in the design of controls to improve the risk management framework, enhance documentation, and suggest an optimal production process related to the Investment Operations team and participate in adhoc projects, as assigned.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for the preparation of reconciliations and investigation of regulatory reports
• Responsible for identifying issues and owning items through to completion
• Vendor management/relationship with the ARM (Approved Reporting Mechanism) or Approved Publication Arrangement (APA)
• Responsible for the UAT/Beta testing of changes to system to ensure correct reporting to the FCA
• Assisting with replays/back reporting requirements
• Ensure operational effectiveness of systems and controls
• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders globally, PMs, Analysts, Brokers, Technology, Compliance, Risk and establish a high level of credibility with business unit contacts

Special Projects

Special projects will arise from time to time that will require strong financial and investment knowledge, strong analytical and organizational skills with an innovative mindset. The role will be responsible for handling projects as required by the management pertaining to the introduction of new services, products and processes designed.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance or business
• 3+ years of progressive experience in a financial services company and/or shared services environment
• Regulatory reporting experience is an advantage
• Working knowledge of MIFIR, RTS 22 or ESMA guidelines on transaction reporting is an advantage
• Good understanding of the end-to-end production environment, and the impact of changes to the reporting process, systems and applications supported by the team
• Proficient in using Bloomberg Terminal and relevant functions such as RHUB, AUDT, TC, FLDS
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel (i.e. mastery of excel formulas and pivot tables is a must; VBA is a plus). Proficient in MS Office suite including Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Project.
• Participates in educational opportunities; reads professional publications; maintains networks and participates in professional organizations to always be up to date on job knowledge.
• Amenable to work on a mid-shift work schedule and hybrid work set-up of 3x a week onsite in Quezon City.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Ability to remain updated on the evolving regulatory landscape – including new/amended rules & regulations and hot topics in risk management.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environment and adapt to change while managing time and workload with aggressive timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across cultures. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

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.

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 [email protected].