Head of Equities, Philippines
Manulife • Makati City, Philippines • Posted June 07, 2026
About the Role
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 bottom‑up fundamental research complemented by top‑down macro insights to identify attractive investm...
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 bottom‑up fundamental research complemented by top‑down macro insights to identify attractive investm...