Timber Investment Modeling & Planning Analyst

Manulife John Hancock; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock is seeking a timber investment analyst to develop and deliver complex timber models supporting asset management decisions for clients, portfolio managers, and property teams in North America.

Responsibilities include discounted cash-flow modeling, assumption development, harvest scheduling, and price forecasting; and to prepare long‑term plans and price schedules for timber assets. Strong collaboration with stakeholders is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field.
• Graduate degree in forestry or business is highly desirable.
• Knowledgeable in silviculture, growth and yield models, and North American forestry operations.
• Timber investment and DCF modeling knowledge.
• Experience with Remsoft, SQL/Esri GIS, and Excel.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop CPMP modeling deliverables for timber properties.
• Update asset-level timber investment models annually.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on ad-hoc investment analyses.
• Provide QA of team work and resolve modeling issues.
• Present results clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Suggest process improvements to modeling workflows.

Skills

Timber investment & DCF modeling

Interpersonal communication

Self-directed work style

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Forestry or related

Graduate degree in forestry or business (desirable)

Tools

Remsoft modeling software

SQL

Esri GIS

MS Excel

Job description

Manulife John Hancock is seeking a timber investment analyst to develop and deliver complex timber models supporting asset management decisions for clients, portfolio managers, and property teams in North America.

Responsibilities include discounted cash-flow modeling, assumption development, harvest scheduling, and price forecasting; and to prepare long‑term plans and price schedules for timber assets. Strong collaboration with stakeholders is required.