The Global WAM Accounting & Reporting team is a valued resource for all internal and external stakeholders globally, providing financial information and analysis, and decision support in pursuit of enhancing shareholder value.

The Manager, Valuation Oversight will be reporting to the Director, Global Investment Accounting & Capital Advisory and Valuation Oversight. This role is accountable for supporting the Private Alternative Investment Valuation Committee (PAIVC) in fulfilling its oversight and responsibilities of private alternative investment valuations and administration of the quarterly PAIVC meetings. The individual will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of private alternative investment assets, including Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Timberland, Agriculture, and Energy.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review the quarterly Private Equity scoping file and identify the population of investments for the upcoming quarter’s official valuation review process and impairment testing process

• Lead the quarterly private equity impairment testing exercise and coordinate impairment recommendations with Front Office

• Coordinate and review the collection of valuation packages from Real Estate, Timberland, and Agriculture teams

• Conduct first level interim and full reviews of valuation reports and their supporting models for internally valued private equity investments and summarize results

• Assist in the compilation and review of materials for the quarterly PAIVC meeting

• Coordinate and perform the first level of review for Manulife Investment Management Private Equity and Credit (MIMPEC) Fund valuations, and prepare the quarterly variance analysis report

• Oversee the team’s quarterly SOX testing process by coordinating with external auditor and providing audit evidence

• Assist with ad-hoc projects and new initiatives within the department

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance

• Professional Accounting or Finance Designation (CPA/CFA/CBV)

• 4+ years of related business experience

• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn

• Well organized, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, work independently under timelines, and balance multiple collaborators, in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with strong written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced level of proficiency in MS Excel and other MS office tools (e.g. Word and PowerPoint to develop reports, documents, and presentations), as well as MS Power BI

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

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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.

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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.