The Senior Associate, Venture Capital supports the evaluation, execution, and ongoing management of venture capital investments, both co-investment and venture fund opportunities. Working closely with the Managing Director, the role is responsible for conducting financial, company and industry due diligence; preparing investment recommendations; and monitoring portfolio performance. The position requires solid analytical skills, investment judgment, and communication skills.This role is integral to the Manulife Investment Management (MIM) Venture Capital team, in assessing new transactions, monitoring portfolio companies and developments in targeted industries.

The MIM Venture Capital team is focused on mid stage and growth stage business software investing in North American.This position will take a lead in industry research, deal assessment, valuation, and comprehensive due diligence of a wide variety of business software opportunities.Assist in the completion of in-depth company due diligence, including analyzing the startup software firm itself, its market, competitors and growth opportunities.Assess software firms for the quality of the underlying technology, appeal of the solution, and ability to scale and capture market share.Assist in the preparation of investment memo material, summarizing the investment opportunity and analysis of the team, product, market, competitors, financial model and returns.Complete proactive market research to identify potential investment opportunities.Meet with software startups and venture funds, and attend local and industry events, as needed.Complete annual reviews on the performance of the existing venture portfolio.Bachelor of Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering, Science or other relevant degreeHave 6 to 8 years, or more,



of relevant experience with established tech or startup firms, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, and/or consulting.Strong interest in new tech and trends, early-stage startups and venture investing.Demonstrated project and time management skills in a multi-taskingenvironment.Solid experience using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.About Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt 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.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.

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LocationToronto, OntarioWorking ArrangementHybridSalary range is expected to be between$115,500.00 CAD - $208,000.00 CADEmployees 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. com for the salary range for your location.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. We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement .

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📌 Investment Senior Associate, Venture Capital (Toronto)
🏢 Manulife/John Hancock
📍 Toronto