The Analyst will play a key role in supporting Manulife Wealths Capital Markets Group (CMG) in the execution of corporate finance advisory and structured notes transactions new issue due diligence valuation modeling investment product analysis and transaction documentation. The successful candidate will assist in managing the workflow of new issues proprietary products and structured transactions working closely with senior CMG professionals.
This role requires strong analytical capability sound judgment high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive environment. The Analyst will interact with internal stakeholders external issuers advisors and product teams to ensure accurate timely and well-executed transaction support.
Responsibilities
Transaction Due Diligence & Analysis:
Conduct due diligence on transactions issuers businesses competitors and industry positioning.
Review and analyze financial statements and performance metrics.
Support the preparation of valuation materials financial models and transaction documentation.
Assist in assessing financial operational and regulatory risks.
Transaction Execution Support:
Manage transaction documentation and ensure accuracy of all required materials.
Prepare presentations analytical packages and proposals for internal and external audiences.
Coordinate information flows among issuers advisors and Manulife Wealth stakeholders.
Facilitate internal reviews and approvals for transactions and issuer materials.
Issuer & Product Support:
Evaluate and monitor investment products across issuers and platforms.
Support CMG professionals in assessing suitability criteria and investment merits of new issues and structured products.
Assist in research related to capital markets transactions issuer backgrounds regulatory filings and new product evaluations.
Operational & Administrative Support:
Maintain organized records of transactions research findings and due diligence files.
Support the management of workflows relating to internal approvals documentation tracking and issuer communications.
Provide general analytical and administrative support to the Senior Managing Director and CMG team.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Accounting Commerce or related field.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated professionalism integrity and commitment to high-quality work.
Prior experience in capital markets corporate finance research investment banking or financial analysis is an asset.
Competencies
Strategic thinking with strong business and financial acumen.
Team-oriented collaborative mindset.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Exercising judgment discretion and confidentiality.
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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Working Arrangement
Salary & Benefits
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. Please contact for additional information.
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 for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
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