Investment Analyst - Private Debt Underwriter

Manulife Insurance Malaysia; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Investment Analyst to join their dynamic Leveraged Senior Credit Group in Chicago. This exciting role involves supporting senior debt underwriting and portfolio management while engaging with private equity clients. You will analyze financial conditions, manage due diligence processes, and contribute to building diversified loan portfolios that exceed market expectations. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Environment

Employee Assistance Plans

Financial Education Resources

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience with a strong interest in private credit.
• Deep understanding of complex financial modeling and credit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze due diligence materials related to credit quality of businesses.
• Support portfolio management with ongoing credit analysis and reporting.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Credit Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Economics Understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Investment Analyst - Private Debt Underwriter

Apply locations Chicago, Illinois time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 10, 2025 (4 days left to apply) job requisition id JR25041694

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 either the Chicago or Boston office, which are both hubs for MIM's 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.

• 1 year of relevant experience with strong interest in private credit.

• 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 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

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 [e-mail] .

Primary Location

Chicago, Illinois

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$86,000.00 USD - $144,000.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] 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.

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

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