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

Qualifications:

• 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

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.

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Salary range is expected to be between

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.