Summer Intern/Co-op - Venture Capital
At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Venture Capital Intern/Co-op Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.
The Venture Capital Intern/Co-op role is an integral support function to Manulife Investment Management (MIM)'s Venture Capital team, as they assess new transactions, monitor portfolio companies, and track developments in targeted industries. The MIM Venture Capital team focuses on early and growth stage investments in North American-based, B2B SaaS (software-as-a-service) startups across enterprise software and fintech. This position will assist the Venture Capital team in industry research, assessment, valuation, and comprehensive due diligence of a wide variety of B2B technology startups.
Position Responsibilities:
Collect analyst reports and conduct research on selected companies and industry sectors. Prepare industry reports identifying market and consumer trends, competitive landscape, key financial ratios, and performance measures for prospective investments.
Meet with prospective startup portfolio companies and complete in-depth company due diligence. Assist in team assessment of potential investment opportunities.
Assist in valuation analyses and financial modeling to support the analysis and diligence of prospective portfolio companies.
Support completion of quarterly and annual reviews, risk ratings, and collateral valuations on all portfolio companies.
Leverage engineering background, technology knowledge base, and/or prior experiences to assess software/SaaS companies for the quality of the underlying technology, appeal of its solution, and ability to scale and capture market share.
Required Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Science.
Prior internship(s) and experience in product roles at tech-based firms and startups, strategy and operations at tech firms/startups, investment banking, venture capital/private equity, and/or consulting.
Strong interest in new technology and trends, early-stage startups, entrepreneurship, and investments.
Strong quantitative skills (e.g., financial modeling, valuations analysis, ability to assess and understand financial statements).
Strong written and communication skills - able to synthesize and articulate thoughts about companies and markets in a structured manner.
Strong attention to detail.
Highly motivated team player.
Highly motivated self-starter, able to take initiative, prioritize, and run on own with limited guidance.
Demonstrated project and time management skills in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
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.
As part of our co-op program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.
Application instructions:
Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file.
Please note:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted by the end of October.
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