The Opportunity
The Consultant Databases Manager will be responsible for overseeing the management, maintenance, and strategic direction of the firm’s profiles in third-party investment consultant databases such as eVestment, Morningstar, and Callan. This role is critical in ensuring that our investment products and strategies are accurately represented and accessible to investment consultants and institutional clients. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in investment management, consultant databases, data analysis, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
- As part of the Global Content and Database Management team, manage the firm’s consultant database efforts, overseeing the consultant database specialist, providing guidance and support.
- Collaborate with senior management to align database strategies with overall business objectives.
- Partner with Consultant Relations, Institutional Sales, Client Reporting, and Product Support teams.
- Create and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and analytical tools to provide insights into investment performance and trends.
- Participate in Distribution meetings, providing data-driven insights and solutions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of data governance policies and procedures.
- Day to day relationship manager with third party service providers.
Database Management:
- Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of investment consultant databases, ensuring timely updates and data integrity.
- Manage the collection, organization, and presentation of investment data for consultant databases.
- Work with our consolidation vendor on successful data ingestion, warehousing and distribution to consultant databases.
- Assist with troubleshooting technical data flow issues when they arise, work with partners to resolve.
- Support ad hoc requests such as search support, new product additions.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Conduct detailed analysis of eVestment and other data to support product positioning and marketing efforts.
- Develop and generate reports for internal collaborators, providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis.
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for database enhancements.
Technology and Innovation:
- Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to improve database management and data analysis processes.
- Continuously seek opportunities to enhance data collection methods, storage solutions, and analytical capabilities, with a focus on automation.
What are we looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5-8 years of experience in investment management, data analysis, or a related field.
- Proven experience in managing investment consultant databases and leading projects.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Proficiency in advanced excel, PowerBI, eVestment Analytics.
- Experience with a consultant database support tool such as Omni, APX Stream preferred.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to investment consulting is a plus.
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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].
Primary Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Salary range is expected to be between
$90,225.00 USD - $162,405.00 USD
If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
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