Forest Carbon Analyst

Manulife Financial; Washington; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture (MIMTA) is seeking an Analyst to support the II & NCS team in forest carbon project development, data management, and documentation. The role emphasizes technical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and execution of structured tasks across carbon projects.

The Analyst will handle geospatial data, prepare materials for validation, and assist with credit sales and due diligence processes, reporting to the Managing Director of II & NCS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field.
• 1–2+ years experience in forest carbon or related quantitative discipline.
• Strong geospatial and analytical skills with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Ability to leverage AI tools and digital solutions to automate workflows.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python or R preferred.
• Experience with technical writing and standardized documentation.
• Understanding of forest carbon markets (IFM methodologies) is a plus.
• Strong organizational and data management skills; detail-oriented.
• Ability to collaborate across teams in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Support forest carbon project development through technical and data-driven workstreams under supervision.
• Gather, organize, and manage geospatial and quantitative datasets (project boundaries, remote sensing).
• Conduct CPA and related spatial analyses with oversight.
• Maintain geospatial data systems and file structures.
• Develop maps, figures, and geospatial outputs for documentation (GHG Plans, PDDs).
• Populate quantitative sections of project documentation and ensure consistency.
• Prepare materials for validation and verification processes, including data rooms.
• Support harvest records and field verification materials (tree lists).
• Review forestry documents and summarize key insights.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data accuracy.
• Apply Excel, GIS, Python/R to improve workflows and data quality.
• Liaise with operations and investment teams including foresters and planning.
• Support carbon credit sales data and document needs for sales lead.
• Contribute to policy and strategy development for forest carbon and nature-based solutions.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Excel

Python or R

ArcGIS / QGIS

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry/Natural Resources/Environmental Science

Master’s preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Python

R

Job description

Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture (MIMTA) is seeking a motivated Analyst to join the Impact Investing and Natural Climate Solutions (II & NCS) team. This role supports the development and management of forest carbon projects and credit sales globally, with a focus on technical execution, data management, and documentation.

The Analyst will work closely with senior team members and cross-functional internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality project outputs. The Analyst is a key support role within the II & NCS team, primarily responsible for executing structured, process-driven tasks across carbon project development. This includes managing geospatial and quantitative data, supporting documentation, assisting with verification and due diligence processes and supporting credit sales. The position emphasizes internal collaboration and technical rigor.

This position reports to the Managing Director of II & NCS. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to work cross-functionally to realize opportunities that rely on a range of skills housed in various fields and internal groups.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support forest carbon project development through technical and data-driven workstreams under supervision.
• Gather, organize, and manage geospatial and quantitative datasets (including project boundaries and remote sensing data).
• Conduct Comparable Properties Analysis (CPA) and related spatial analyses with oversight.
• Maintain organized geospatial data systems and file structures for project work.
• Develop maps, figures, and geospatial outputs for project documentation (GHG Plans, PDDs, listing forms).
• Populate quantitative and standardized sections of project documentation and ensure consistency across materials.
• Prepare materials for validation and verification processes, including data rooms and issue tracking logs.
• Support compilation of harvest records and development of field verification materials (e.g., tree lists).
• Review forestry documents (management plans, deeds, BMPs, easements) and summarize key insights.
• Provide carbon-focused data and documentation support to acquisitions and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and data accuracy.
• Apply analytical tools (Excel, GIS, Python/R exposure) to improve workflows and data quality.
• Liaise with Manulife’s operations and investment management teams, including foresters, Resource Support, Planning & Analysis, Acquisitions & Dispositions, and Client Account Management.
• Support carbon credit sales and marketing efforts with data and document support for the carbon sales lead.
• Contribute to policy and strategy development related to forest carbon and nature-based solutions. Conduct research on emerging forest carbon opportunities and share technical insights with internal teams and peer groups.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support successful project and strategy execution.

Requirement Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 1–2+ years of experience in forest carbon, forestry, or a related quantitative discipline (preferred).
• Strong geospatial and analytical skills, including experience with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Ability to leverage AI tools and digital solutions to automate workflows, enhance data interpretation, and improve project efficiency.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R is preferred.
• Experience with technical writing and standardized documentation.
• Basic understanding of voluntary and compliance forest carbon markets (e.g., IFM methodologies).
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams in a structured environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

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.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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Referenced Salary Location

美國,- 華盛頓州 全職遠端工作

Working Arrangement

遠端工作

Salary range is expected to be between

$98,500.00 USD - $177,000.00 USD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

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.

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