Manulife Investment Management (“MIM”) is the Global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. Manulife Investment Management's global real estate platform provides investment solutions globally as part of its private markets capabilities, offering core, core-plus, value-add and opportunistic strategies.

The global real estate team uses its platform and market knowledge to find opportunities and get results for its clients. As of Q1 2025, MIM’s equity real estate business is $19.1B in AUM across Canada, the United States, and the Asia Pacific region. The team is growing its capabilities to meet evolving market opportunities, building a strong and diverse global culture as an entrepreneurial investment manager.

The Associate, Transactions, Real Estate is accountable for complex assignments, including underwriting (all product types) for both equity and structured finance investments, as well as ancillary support for market analysis, due diligence and investment memoranda. Contributes valued opinions on real estate transactions. Understands and identifies the business risks associated with potential investment. Conducts discussions with brokers, investment officers and other transaction related parties to acquire critical and key information or facts relevant to investment opportunities. Brings passion every single day to the workplace and demonstrates ability to handle workload management and can perform during high pressure situations related to deadlines.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial underwriting and structuring of new investment opportunities and preparation of all ancillary analysis.
• Completes next buyer analysis on existing assets and contributes to evaluation of possible dispositions.
• Contributes to transaction due diligence and is directly responsible for the preparation of formal transaction presentations and investment memoranda for approval committees.
• Participates on external meetings and/or calls with market participants such as brokers, developers, operators, and property management.
• Collaborates with other internal departments (i.e., Asset Management, Research, Valuations) to assemble vital supporting documentation for acquisitions.
• Reviews and incorporates due diligence materials into acquisition underwriting (i.e., leases, taxes, insurance, survey, title, etc.)
• Handles special projects and ad-hoc analysis as assigned.
• Work with MIM business leaders to communicate efficiently both internally and externally
• Acts in accordance with the values of the company and aligns with all company processes and procedures.
• Serves as a mentor to analysts and contributes to a positive team culture.

Required Qualifications

• BA required, preferably in finance, accounting, real estate finance or business administration, or sufficient work experience. MBA degree is a plus.
• 4+ years prior commercial real estate acquisitions experience is required.
• Experience underwriting multiple property types is preferred.
• Detailed understanding of operating and financial statements and is proficient in excel, and Argus Enterprise.
• Analytical and technical proficiency in all aspects of financial and investment analysis including, but not limited to, equity and structured finance opportunities.
• Strong understanding of real estate fundamentals, financial modeling, and investment metrics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to efficiently in a deadline driven environment.
• Proven self-motivator and phenomenal teammate with the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in varying stages, with minimal direction.
• Strong interpersonal skills and responsiveness.

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.

Referenced Salary Location Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between $86,500.00 CAD - $130,000.00 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.