Job Description

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

MIM’s GRE team leverages its global platform and regional market knowledge to identify opportunities and drive results for its clients. As of December 31, 2024, its sustainably operated platform includes 90 million square feet of office, industrial, retail, and multifamily assets located across Canada, the United States, and the Asia Pacific region, with approximately $20 billion USD of real estate (500+ properties). The team is expanding its capabilities to meet evolving market opportunities, building a strong and diverse global culture as an entrepreneurial investment manager.

MIM is seeking an Analyst, US Asset Management, to play a key role within the growing platform. The Asset Management team is responsible for creating and driving the business plans for assets across the portfolios of MIM’s clients. The Analyst will support primarily East Coast assets, and is responsible for complex financial modeling and analysis, production of investment memorandums and supporting asset management and transactions teams. The Analyst will work closely with Asset Managers on leasing, property management, capital projects, and valuations, while gaining exposure to the Transactions and Capital Markets teams through acquisitions, dispositions and refinancings of assets within the region. This role requires an individual who can bring enthusiasm each day to the workplace and demonstrate an ability to handle workload management and can perform during high pressure situations related to deadlines. The position reports directly to a Director, US Asset Management, and this position will sit in the Atlanta, GA office.

Responsibilities:

Provide financial analysis and support for asset-level decision-making and transactions.

Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and reporting across the region’s portfolio, delivering forward-thinking analysis to support decision-making and strategy
Conduct and/or support analysis for evaluation of leasing opportunities, capital projects, and tenant credit. Develop and present findings for Senior Management and Portfolio Managers as required
Draft investment committee memorandums for leasing and dispositions as needed
Assist with acquisitions and dispositions when applicable
Play an integral role in identifying market trends and extracting insights for the regional portfolio, contributing to market commentary produced by Asset Managers. Present and review with Senior Management and Portfolio Managers as required
Review and validate Yardi monthly financials/operating statements and variance reports. Understand cash flow requirements and distribution analysis
Support ongoing loan compliance and credit/security monitoring activities

Support asset-level business plans and valuation models.

Support Asset Manager coordination, production, and presentation of annual business plans to Senior Management and Portfolio Managers
Build and maintain quarterly Argus models and support hold vs. sell analyses conducted by regional Asset Managers. Undertake model audits, quality assurance reviews, and support standard processes compliance
Coordinate appraisal review and commentary by regional Asset Managers and conduct variance analysis to external appraisals

Support Asset Manager in oversight of leasing, property management, and capital projects.

Manage the collaboration with leasing brokers, including the review of LOIs and preparation of financials analysis to support leasing recommendations
Review and selectively audit asset-level financial reporting submitted from Property Managers, including capital commitment forecasts, expense recovery calculations, and funding projections. Oversee timeliness of Yardi financial and accounting information submitted from Property Managers
Review quarterly reforecast packages compiled by property management.
Support special projects and conduct ad-hoc analyses as required.
Work with MIM business leaders to communicate effectively both internally and externally.

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 we are looking for:

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Real Estate from top academic institution required
Minimum of 2-4 years of proven experience preferably from one of the top capital markets brokerage firms or other institutional real estate organizations
Knowledge of real estate investment, asset management, accounting and administration concepts
Capable of managing competing priorities and maintaining strong attention to detail under strict deadlines
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills (both quantitative and qualitative).
Able to successfully work in a team-oriented environment and partner with different functional groups
Strong work ethic, a high level of integrity, and the desire to take initiative
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational, time management and priority setting skills.
Focused and self-motivated teammate who balances independent thinking with the execution capabilities and strengths of the rest of the organization.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, creation of templates) and Argus Enterprise. Experience with real estate accounting systems, experience with Yardi a plus
Some travel may be required

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.

Application Link: https://careers.manulife.com/global/en/job/JR25050814/Analyst-Asset-Management

Asset Management

Manulife Investment Management

• 1500+ employees

Manulife Investment Management (“MIM”) is the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. MIM’s real estate business currently manages $40B in AUM globally across equity and debt strategies on behalf of both Manulife’s general account, third-party funds and separate accounts. Across Canada and the U.S., the portfolio includes a mix of office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and alternative assets, ranging from core to opportunistic strategies.

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