The Real Estate Valuation Associate will have a major role in our best-in-class real estate valuation process.  In this face-paced role, the primary responsibilities will include coordinating, reviewing, and reporting real estate values across our global portfolio. Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, debt and preferred equity valuation, training junior team members, sensitivity analysis, market research, and aiding in thought leadership.  

This role will report directly to the Managing Director, Global Head of Real Estate Valuations but will also work closely with asset managers, portfolio managers, acquisitions, and external service providers.  The Associate will also work on a wide range of other platform initiatives to support the growth of the portfolio. 

Manulife Investment Management (“MIM”) is the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. MIM's global real estate platform provides investment solutions globally as part of its comprehensive private markets’ capabilities, offering core, core-plus, and value-add strategies.

The global real estate team leverages its global platform and regional market knowledge to identify opportunities and drive results for its clients.  As of December 31, 2024, its sustainably operated platform includes 90 million square feet of office, industrial, retail, and multifamily assets located across Canada, the United States, and the Asia Pacific region, with approximately $20 billion USD of real estate (500+ properties). The team is expanding its capabilities to meet evolving market opportunities, building a strong and diverse global culture as an entrepreneurial investment manager.

Responsibilities:

With limited supervision, own our best-in-class valuation workflow for assigned assets and portfolios to meet our financial reporting deadlinesReview third-party appraisals to ensure proper methodology as well as market-supported assumptions and value conclusions are reasonable given changes in the market and at the propertyPerform independent internal valuations, including sensitivity analysesConduct quantitative and qualitative analyses for benchmarking, testing, and reportingPlay a significant role in identifying market trends and extracting insights across the portfolio to aid in strategic decision markingHelp drive process improvements including automating manual processes and integrate market research into valuation processPrepare, present, and report preliminary and final valuation results and insights to leadershipOther ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, accounting or real estate is requiredMinimum of five years of real estate experience (including a minimum of three years in valuation/appraisal/acquisitions)Strong knowledge of commercial real estate property types and valuation methodology/approachesAbility to pro-actively work with a range of stakeholders to achieve objectives and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  Ability to work as a team player and to develop strong working relationships across various groups and locationsExcellent influencing and communication skills. Sound analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective customer service and interpersonal skills.  Strong organizational, time management and priority setting skills to meet tight deadlinesStrong analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative). Strong risk assessment skills. Ability to compile, monitor, examine, and audit various financial, performance, and/or data reports for accuracy, integrity, and conformance to performance benchmarksAbility to draw conclusions and prepare written findings and presentations. Ability to evaluate and determine property valuations under a variety of scenariosExcellent verbal and written communications skills in order to present to and work with senior management and external clientsAbility to juggle competing priorities and work under pressure to meet demanding response times, all while paying strict attention to detailFocused and self-motivated team player who balances independent thinking with the execution capabilities and core competencies for the rest of the organizationAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Argus Enterprise.  Experience with other real estate systems, such as CoStar, RCA, and Yardi is a plusAppraisal license(s) and or Big-4 experience is a plusAbility and willingness to travel to tour the portfolio and/or acquisitions

What can we offer you?

A competitive salary and benefits packages.A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.A focus on growing your career path with us.Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

Values-first culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all collaborators and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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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Primary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$86,250.00 CAD - $155,250.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com 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 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. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.