Sustainability Analyst, Greater China ESG Research

Manulife/John Hancock; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial Corporation, including Manulife/John Hancock, seeks an ESG Analyst in Hong Kong to work with Greater China investment teams. The role focuses on sustainability research, governance engagement, and client reporting to support long-term value creation.

You will join a global sustainability team, collaborate across regions, and help translate complex ESG insights into investable recommendations for equity and fixed-income portfolios.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese, including ability to research using Chinese materials.
• Minimum 5 years in an asset manager or institutional investment organization.
• CFA, sustainability/climate credentials, or related investment/sustainability qualification are assets.

Responsibilities

• Embed with Greater China fixed income and equities PMs in Hong Kong.
• Identify how sustainability-related risks and opportunities affect business models and long-term investment value.
• Conduct ESG and thematic research across Greater China with focus on financially material topics.

Skills

English fluency

Mandarin Chinese

Asset management experience

Education

CFA credential

Sustainability credentials

Job description

Manulife Financial Corporation, including Manulife/John Hancock, seeks an ESG Analyst in Hong Kong to work with Greater China investment teams. The role focuses on sustainability research, governance engagement, and client reporting to support long-term value creation.

You will join a global sustainability team, collaborate across regions, and help translate complex ESG insights into investable recommendations for equity and fixed-income portfolios.