Investment Analyst - Private Debt Underwriter
Investment Analyst - Private Debt Underwriter
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Founded in 1862 John Hancock Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Torontobased 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 equityrelated 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 ()
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 MIMs 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 coinvestments mezzanine debt and private equity fund investment strategies.
Responsibilities:
The professional will support the firms effort to construct and lead high quality diversified senior loan portfolios that exceed market riskadjusted 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 firms private equity customer base including the analysis of the companys 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 ongoing credit analysis reporting and followon credit activities (amendments recapitalizations acquisitions restructurings etc.);
Supporting the firms efforts to attract develop and retain bestinclass origination underwriting and portfolio management talent.
Knowledge/skills/competencies:
Bachelors 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 multitask 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
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 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 pregnancyrelated 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 .
Primary Location
Chicago IllinoisWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$86000.00 USD $144000.00 USDIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant jobrelated 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/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short and longterm 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays 3 personal days 150 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I EVerify I Pay Transparency
Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
