Summer Co-op 2027 - Venture Capital

Job summary

The role involves supporting the Venture Capital team by conducting industry research, performing due diligence on B2B SaaS startups, and assisting with financial modeling and valuation. Additionally, the intern will monitor portfolio companies and prepare reports on market trends and competitive landscapes.

Job details

Job Posting Description The Investment Co-op, Venture Capital role is an integral support function to Manulife Investment Management (MIM)'s Venture Capital team, as they assess new transactions, monitor portfolio companies, and track developments in targeted industries. The MIM Venture Capital team focuses on early and growth stage investments in North American-based, B2B SaaS (software-as-a-service) startups across enterprise software and fintech. This position will assist the Venture Capital team in industry research, assessment, valuation, and comprehensive due diligence of a wide variety of B2B technology startups. Position Responsibilities: Collect analyst reports and conduct research on selected companies and industry sectors. Prepare industry reports identifying market and consumer trends, competitive landscape, key financial ratios, and performance measures for prospective investments. Meet with prospective startup portfolio companies and complete in-depth company due diligence. Assist in team assessment of potential investment opportunities. Assist in valuation analyses and financial modeling to support the analysis and diligence of prospective portfolio companies. Support completion of quarterly and annual reviews, risk ratings, and collateral valuations on all portfolio companies. Leverage engineering background, technology knowledge base, and/or prior experiences to assess software/SaaS companies for the quality of the underlying technology, appeal of its solution, and ability to scale and capture market share. Required Qualifications: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Science. Prior internship(s) and experience in product roles at tech-based firms and startups, strategy and operations at tech firms/startups, investment banking, venture capital/private equity, and/or consulting. Strong interest in new technology and trends, early-stage startups, entrepreneurship, and investments. Strong quantitative skills (e.g., financial modeling, valuations analysis, ability to assess and understand financial statements). Strong written and communication skills - able to synthesize and articulate thoughts about companies and markets in a structured manner. Strong attention to detail. Highly motivated team player. Highly motivated self-starter, able to take initiative, prioritize, and run on own with limited guidance. Demonstrated project and time management skills in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Application Instructions: Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript, and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file. Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted directly. Salary range is expected to be between: $54,600.00 CAD - $60,500.00 CAD 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. The annual salary will be pro-rated over the length of the work-term. #LI-Hybrid The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement. 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 hr@manulife.com. Working Arrangement Hybrid

What you’ll do

The role involves supporting the Venture Capital team by conducting industry research, performing due diligence on B2B SaaS startups, and assisting with financial modeling and valuation. Additionally, the intern will monitor portfolio companies and prepare reports on market trends and competitive landscapes.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Science. Applicants should possess strong quantitative skills, prior experience in tech-based roles or finance, and the ability to synthesize complex market information.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Venture Capital
• Financial Modeling
• Valuation Analysis
• Due Diligence
• Market Research
• Industry Analysis
• B2B SaaS
• Investment Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Technical Assessment
• Financial Reporting
• Competitive Landscape Analysis
• Collateral Valuation
• Self-Starter
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Risk Ratings
• Information Gathering
• Self-Motivation
• Research
• Business To Business
• Investments
• Software As A Service (SaaS)
• Communication
• Consulting
• Financial Statements
• Investment Management
• International Finance
• Investment Banking
• Market Share
• Multitasking
• Operations
• Private Equity
• Proactivity
• Enterprise Application Software
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Software
• Technology
• Consulting
• Data & Analytics
• Venture Capital Analyst
• Corporate Development Analyst
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts

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