Investment Risk Analyst

Manulife

. Serve as the primary risk and portfolio construction analyst for an assigned group of portfolios .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantitative portfolio analysis, risk management, and portfolio construction, utilizing strong programming skills in R and Python to enhance analytical tools and workflows. Possesses a deep understanding of financial markets and investment instruments, effectively communicating insights to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quantitative Portfolio AnalysisRisk Management FrameworksProgramming Skills in R and PythonPortfolio Risk ConceptsCFA or FRM Designation

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisPortfolio ConstructionRisk AssessmentStress TestingScenario AnalysisFactor ExposuresConcentration AnalysisPerformance AttributionVolatility MeasurementTracking Error Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSound JudgmentCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Analytical ToolsFinancial Data PlatformsPortfolio Management SystemsRisk Analytics SoftwareData Visualization Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CFAFRM

Industry Keywords

Investment RiskPortfolio ManagementAsset ManagementFinancial InstitutionsEquitiesFixed IncomeInvestment InstrumentsFinancial MarketsRisk ParametersInvestment Philosophies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary risk and portfolio construction analyst for an assigned group of portfolios
Develop a strong understanding of portfolio investment philosophies, processes, positioning, and key sources of risk
Partner with portfolio managers and investment teams to evaluate portfolio risks, positioning, and portfolio construction decisions
Independently monitor portfolios for consistency with stated investment processes, objectives, and risk parameters
Conduct quantitative portfolio analysis, including factor exposures, concentration, liquidity, stress testing, scenario analysis, and other risk measures
Identify emerging or unintended risks and determine issues requiring further analysis, discussion, or escalation
Present portfolio analysis and risk insights to portfolio managers, investment leadership, and other stakeholders
Contribute to the development and enhancement of risk management and portfolio construction frameworks, analytics, and processes
Support regular risk monitoring and reporting activities and improve process efficiency and scalability
Develop, maintain, and enhance analytical tools and workflows using R and Python
Work with risk, market, and portfolio data across multiple platforms
Improve the quality and usability of analytical infrastructure
Collaborate with global colleagues on cross-asset risk issues, analytical initiatives, and broader team priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quantitative, investment risk, portfolio construction, or related investment field
Experience preferably within an asset manager, bank, or other financial institution
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Strong programming skills in R and/or Python, with experience working with financial and portfolio data
Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, mathematics, statistics, mathematical finance, financial engineering, economics, computer science, or a related quantitative field
Strong understanding of financial markets, investment instruments, and portfolio risk
Ability to communicate effectively with portfolio managers, senior investment professionals, and quantitative and non-quantitative stakeholders
Strong knowledge of portfolio risk and portfolio construction concepts, including factor exposures, concentration, tracking error, volatility, stress testing, scenario analysis, and performance attribution
Experience analyzing multiple asset classes, particularly equities and fixed income
Ability to exercise sound judgment and distinguish material investment risks from less significant issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
CFA designation, progress toward the CFA designation, FRM, or another relevant professional qualification is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment supporting well-being and inclusion
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans, including pension/401(k) savings plans
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Up to 11 paid holidays in the U.S.
3 personal days in the U.S.
150 hours of vacation in the U.S.
40 hours of sick time in the U.S., or more where required by law
Statutory leaves of absence
Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance
Learning and career growth support
Reasonable accommodation during the application process