Head of Equities, Philippines

The role would be responsible for leading the investment strategy, portfolio construction, and active management of a sizable portfolio. The role combines deep local market expertise, by delivering superior risk-adjusted returns. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in fundamental equity investing, deep knowledge of sectors and macro drivers, and confidence in engaging with institutional and retail investors.

The role also carries a strong entrepreneurial mandate: to help grow and shape the Philippine equities franchise, deepen stakeholder relationships, and contribute to the broader development of the firm's Asia equity capabilities.

Position Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management and Research

• Manage portfolios strictly to the portfolio objectives, risk parameters and comfortable working in a team-based environment.
• Conduct bottomup fundamental research complemented by topdown macro insights to identify attractive investment opportunities across sectors.
• Monitor market, regulatory, geopolitical, and economic developments affecting the equity markets.
• Identify secular trends, competitive advantages, and catalysts for long-term alpha generation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders like distribution, product, and client-facing teams to support new mandates, product development, and client engagement where relevant.
• Present clearly and credibly to investment committees, senior management, boards, and regulators as needed.
• Engage with company management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts to gather insights.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across regions/globally to share ideas and coordinate strategies.

Entrepreneurial and Team Leadership

• Represent the equity team in client meetings, presentations, and portfolio reviews for institutional and retail clients.
• Clearly articulate investment philosophy, portfolio positioning, and performance drivers.
• Respond to client inquiries and provide prompt market updates and insights, when needed.
• Function as a visible and credible ambassador for the firm in the local investment community.
• Lead and motivate team members to build a high-performance investment culture grounded in accountability, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration.
• Ensure team's adherence to governance standards, compliance requirements, and fiduciary responsibilities.

Collaboration and Engagement

• Collaborate with stakeholders like distribution, product, and client-facing teams to support new mandates, product development, and client engagement where relevant.
• Present clearly and credibly to investment committees, senior management, boards, and regulators as needed.
• Engage with company management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts to gather insights.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across regions/globally to share ideas and coordinate strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• Min 10 years of industry experience with either buy/sell side, with deep expertise in Philippines equities.
• Proven track record of managing equity portfolios with strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across different functions.
• Commercial mindset with the capability to think beyond portfolio management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity and strong fiduciary orientation.
• CFA or MBA preferred
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and solutions-oriented with a team-based mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-starter for effective team collaboration and client/stakeholder engagement.
• Strong sense o f ownership and accountability.

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

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