Viewpoints by Alex Grassino, at Manulife Investment Management

Alex co-leads the macro strategy team, which forecasts macroeconomic and financial trends and analyzes the economy and capital markets for potential opportunities and risks. He’s also a key contributor to thought leadership both within the firm and externally. In addition to his work on the multi-asset solutions team’s returns forecast process, Alex provides portfolio and positioning views, directs thematic research, contributes to and coordinates internal and external publications, and is an active participant in various internal investment and risk committees. Prior to joining Manulife, Alex worked as a macro research analyst with Standard Life Investments and, before that, he held various roles at Laurentian Bank Securities that include equity research analyst and a financial markets economist.

• Education: M.Sc., Financial Services Management, University of Surrey; B.A., Economics and History, McGill University
• Joined the company: 2015
• Began career: 2001