Investment Analyst - Private Debt Underwriter

Founded in 1862, John Hancock Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Toronto-based Manulife Financial Corporation, has been providing capital solutions to U.S. middle market companies for decades. In 2000, the Hancock Capital Management team (“HCM”) was established to spearhead these activities. Today, Manulife Investment Management (“MIM”), the consolidation of Manulife investment platforms, manages over $9.0 billion of private equity-related capital for Manulife Financial Corporation and its partners which include insurance companies, endowments, corporate pension plans, family offices and high net worth individuals. Additional information on MIM can be found at the following website: Private equity & credit capital solutions | Manulife Investment Management (manulifeim.com)

MIM is seeking candidates to apply for the position of Investment Analyst, Private Debt Underwriter for its Leveraged Senior Credit Group. The position will be located in either the Chicago or Boston office, which are both hubs for MIM's leveraged senior lending activities. You will be responsible for supporting senior debt underwriting and portfolio management capabilities within the broader MIM platform, which includes equity co-investments, mezzanine debt, and private equity fund investment strategies.

Responsibilities:

The professional will support the firm’s effort to construct and lead high quality, diversified senior loan portfolios that exceed market risk-adjusted returns. This will be achieved by evaluating and executing financing opportunities in a manner that balances strong credit disciplines with a positive customer relationship approach. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing and summarizing all due diligence materials related to the credit quality of businesses being acquired or owned by the firm’s private equity customer base, including the analysis of the company’s historical and present financial condition, products and/or services, sales and marketing strategies, customer and supplier base, industry dynamics, competitive position, management team, and financial projections;

• Working with the origination team to handle the due diligence, screening, and underwriting approval processes;

• Assisting with the syndication process on transactions in which MIM is leading the financings;

• Fulfilling all portfolio management requirements including on-going credit analysis, reporting and follow-on credit activities (amendments, recapitalizations, acquisitions, restructurings, etc.);

• Supporting the firm’s efforts to attract, develop, and retain best-in-class origination, underwriting and portfolio management talent.

Knowledge/skills/competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• 1 year of relevant experience with strong interest in private credit.

• Deep understanding of complex financial modeling.

• Strong finance and accounting skills along with an intense attention to detail.

• A solid understanding of economics and the ability to apply current domestic and global trends to credit underwriting and portfolio management.

• Shown ability to multi-task and lead work flow while taking ownership for the results.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office product suite.

About Manulife and John Hancock

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