Hybrid Fixed-Income Analyst: Insightful Credit Research

John Hancock; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking an Investment Analyst, Fixed Income to deliver timely, actionable analysis and Buy/Hold/Sell recommendations within the corporate credit universe. The role involves independent research, model-building, and collaboration with portfolio managers to build focused, well-structured portfolios.

The candidate will conduct fundamental analysis, interpret market trends, and support senior staff with issuer information, financial data, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or CFA designation desirable.
• Typically 2+ years of experience in asset management or related investment analysis.
• Strong analytic and organizational skills for detailed fundamental analysis.
• Ability to construct investment models and identify value-added securities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to convey complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze companies, industry trends, and market activity to support investment decisions.
• Meet with management and sell-side analysts to discuss outlook and prepare reviews for portfolio managers.
• Develop and update financial models with issuer data, financial statements, and market data.
• Conduct credit analysis and evaluate pricing trends across fixed-income sectors.
• Construct investment guidelines-compliant models and assemble data to support security recommendations.
• Maintain investment theses and data points for portfolio management teams.

Skills

Fundamental analysis

Financial modeling

Industry analysis

Executive communication

Credit analysis

AI-tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFA designation

Advanced degree

Tools

AI-tools

Job description

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking an Investment Analyst, Fixed Income to deliver timely, actionable analysis and Buy/Hold/Sell recommendations within the corporate credit universe. The role involves independent research, model-building, and collaboration with portfolio managers to build focused, well-structured portfolios.

The candidate will conduct fundamental analysis, interpret market trends, and support senior staff with issuer information, financial data, and risk assessment.