Investment Analyst - Private Debt Underwriter

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today. Working Arrangement Hybrid Job Description 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 MIM’s Chicago office which serves as the primary location for the 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. Strong credit capabilities with over 3 years of meaningful middle market credit underwriting and portfolio management experience. 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 Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong. 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 recruitment@manulife.com. Salary & Benefits The annual base salary for this role is listed below. Primary Location Chicago, Illinois Salary range is expected to be between $84,000.00 USD - $141,000.00 USD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. 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. 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 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/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 E-Verify I Pay Transparency Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) We are committed to creating a workplace that offers unlimited opportunities for employees to realize their career goals. Whether it’s working abroad, exploring a new career direction or simply progressing in their chosen field, we help our employees reach their full potential.

Salary : $82,000 - $133,000