About the role#
The Investment Co-op role supports the Manulife Investment Management Venture Capital team. You will help the team assess new transactions, monitor current portfolio companies, and track developments in specific industries. The team focuses on early and growth stage B2B SaaS startups within enterprise software and fintech. You will contribute to industry research, company assessments, and due diligence.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research on companies and industry sectors by collecting analyst reports.
- Prepare reports on market and consumer trends, competitive landscapes, and financial performance measures.
- Meet with prospective startup portfolio companies to complete in-depth due diligence.
- Assist the team in evaluating potential investment opportunities.
- Perform valuation analyses and financial modeling to support investment diligence.
- Support quarterly and annual reviews, risk ratings, and collateral valuations for portfolio companies.
- Use your engineering or technical background to assess the quality, scalability, and market potential of software and SaaS companies.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Science.
- Prior experience in product roles, strategy and operations, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or consulting.
- A strong interest in early-stage startups, entrepreneurship, and new technology trends.
- Quantitative skills including financial modeling, valuation analysis, and the ability to interpret financial statements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex thoughts in a structured way.
- High attention to detail and a self-starter mindset.
- Ability to manage time and projects effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Compensation: This position is paid.
About Manulife
Manulife is an international financial services group based in Toronto. The company operates as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe and as John Hancock in the United States. It manages over 1.3 trillion dollars in assets for approximately 34 million customers. The organization employs more than 34,000 people and works with over 116,000 agents.
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