Winter Co-op 2027 - Venture Capital

Manulife Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Investment Co-op position at Manulife Investment Management supports the Venture Capital team with industry research, due diligence, and financial modeling for B2B technology startups. You will collect analyst reports, assess market trends, and help evaluate potential investments in a fast-paced environment.

Based in Toronto with a hybrid arrangement, the role requires pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Science, plus internship or startup experience and strong

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Science.
• Internship(s) or experience in product roles at tech firms/startups, strategy/ops at tech firms/startups, investment banking, venture capital/PE, and/or consulting.
• Strong interest in new technology, early-stage startups, entrepreneurship, and investments.
• Strong quantitative skills (financial modeling, valuations, financial statements).
• Strong written and communication skills; able to synthesize and articulate thoughts about companies and markets.

Responsibilities

• Collect analyst reports and conduct research on selected companies and industry sectors; prepare industry reports identifying market trends, competitive landscape, and key financial ratios.
• Meet with prospective startup portfolio companies and complete in-depth due diligence; assist in team assessment of investment opportunities.
• Assist in valuation analyses and financial modeling to support diligence of portfolio companies.
• Support quarterly and annual reviews, risk ratings, and collateral valuations of portfolio companies.
• Leverage engineering/technology knowledge to assess software/SaaS companies for technology quality, solution appeal, and scalability.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Strong writing/communication

Team player / self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Eng, Business or Science

Job description

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.

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.

Salary range is expected to be between

$44,850.00 CAD - $70,200.00 CAD

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. The annual salary will be pro-rated based on the length of the work-term.

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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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid