Associate, Infrastructure Equity

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you. Working Arrangement Hybrid Job Description Manulife Investment Management (“MIM”) is the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation with AUM over C$779 billion as of December 31, 2022. Investment strategies include fixed-income, specialized equity, multi-asset solutions, and private markets. The Private Markets group has investment teams managing real estate debt, real estate equity, timber, agriculture, infrastructure equity, private equity, and private credit on behalf of institutional clients and Manulife’s balance sheet. Investment teams operate in a boutique environment, empowered to make investment decisions in line with their singular philosophy and their clients’ long-term objectives. Within Private Markets, the MIM Infrastructure Investments Team (the “Team”) consists of investment professionals whose work is focused on making private equity investments in the infrastructure sector. The infrastructure sector includes various sub-sectors such as renewable energy, power and utilities, transportation, and digital infrastructure. The Team manages assets for the Manulife general account and third-party investors which include insurance companies, endowments, pension plans, and family offices. Today, the Team manages over C$17 billion of capital including direct equity investments, co-investments, and fund investments. The Opportunity The MIM Infrastructure Investments Team is seeking a candidate for the position of Associate, Infrastructure Investments. The successful candidate will participate in the evaluation of new investment opportunities and assist with monitoring investments over their holding period. As an Associate, you will work closely with Analysts, Senior Associates, Directors, and Managing Directors to: Responsibilities: Support senior investment officers in evaluating the performance of existing portfolio companies and analyzing new investment proposals Take ownership of financial modeling and preparing investment committee materials for new investment opportunities Represent the investment deal team to internal and external partners with increasing responsibility Be a key contributor in the planning and completion of investment due diligence Prepare periodic reviews of the performance of companies in which we have invested, including investment research and financial analysis Become well versed on infrastructure companies and sub-sectors Execute responsibilities with a general understanding of investment law, documentation, and compliance Contribute to a flexible, dynamic, and team-oriented working culture What motivates you? You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit. You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes. You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together. You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters. You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up. You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. What are we looking for 3 - 5 years of transactional or investment work experience in a related field (e.g., in public or private market investments, investment banking, consulting, or accounting) Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, economics, or engineering preferred (CFA, CPA and/or CBV is an asset) Strong quantitative and analytical skills along with ability to think strategically Excellent financial modelling and financial statement analysis is critical Proven track record to run multiple projects and progress joint workstreams with internal partners (legal, accounting, and portfolio management) Exceptional verbal and written communication skills needed to effectively present on investment opportunities to senior management Attention to detail is an important success factor in this position Willingness to learn and desire to take on new responsibilities What can we offer you? A competitive salary and benefits packages. A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills. A focus on growing your career path with us. Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance. Professional development and leadership opportunities. Our commitment to you Values-first culture We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together. Boundless opportunity We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career. Continuous innovation We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services. Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. Championing Corporate Citizenship We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact. Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today. About John Hancock and Manulife John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com. One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, and education savings plans. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com. Salary & Benefits The annual base salary for this role is listed below. Primary Location Toronto, Ontario Salary range is expected to be between $108,000.00 CAD - $175,000.00 CAD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions. 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