The Investment Co-op, Venture Capital role is an integral support function to Manulife Investment Management (MIM)'s Venture Capital team, as they assess new transactions, monitor portfolio companies, and track developments in targeted industries. The MIM Venture Capital team focuses on early and growth stage investments in North American-based, B2B SaaS (software-as-a-service) startups across enterprise software and fintech. This position will assist the Venture Capital team in industry research, assessment, valuation, and comprehensive due diligence of a wide variety of B2B technology startups. 

Position Responsibilities:

Collect analyst reports and conduct research on selected companies and industry sectors. Prepare industry reports identifying market and consumer trends, competitive landscape, key financial ratios, and performance measures for prospective investments. 

Meet with prospective startup portfolio companies and complete in-depth company due diligence. Assist in team assessment of potential investment opportunities. 

Assist in valuation analyses and financial modeling to support the analysis and diligence of prospective portfolio companies. 

Support completion of quarterly and annual reviews, risk ratings, and collateral valuations on all portfolio companies. 

Leverage engineering background, technology knowledge base, and/or prior experiences to assess software/SaaS companies for the quality of the underlying technology, appeal of its solution, and ability to scale and capture market share. 

Required Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Science. 

Prior internship(s) and experience in product roles at tech-based firms and startups, strategy and operations at tech firms/startups, investment banking, venture capital/private equity, and/or consulting. 

Strong interest in new technology and trends, early-stage startups, entrepreneurship, and investments. 

Strong quantitative skills (e.g., financial modeling, valuations analysis, ability to assess and understand financial statements). 

Strong written and communication skills - able to synthesize and articulate thoughts about companies and markets in a structured manner. 

Strong attention to detail. 

Highly motivated team player. 

Highly motivated self-starter, able to take initiative, prioritize, and run on own with limited guidance. 

Demonstrated project and time management skills in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. 

Application Instructions:

Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file.

Please note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted by the end of January or February.

When you join our team:

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our global team, we’ll 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 recruitment@manulife.com 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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.