Manulife - Analyst Intern (6-months), Private Equity Asia, January 2027 Intake

Manulife Investment Management is the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than 150 years of financial stewardship to partner with clients across our institutional, retail, and retirement businesses globally. Our specialist approach to money management includes the highly differentiated strategies of our fixed-income, specialized equity, multi-asset solutions, and private markets teams - along with access to specialized, unaffiliated asset managers from around the world through our multimanager model.

Manulife Investment Management’s Private Equity group provides capital solutions ranging from junior debt financing, equity co-investments, and fund commitments to private equity managers with proven track records. The Private Equity Asia team is based in Hong Kong and is focused on private equity investments across the Asia-Pacific region through fund commitments and equity co-investments.

The Analyst Intern will be principally responsible for supporting the investment team in managing and monitoring the existing investment portfolio. The Analyst Intern will also be responsible for supporting other aspects of the investment process, including due diligence on potential investments.

Position Responsibilities

· Assist in preparing periodic investment reviews on existing investments

· Assist with ad hoc portfolio-related analytical projects and reporting initiatives

· Assist with due diligence on fund partners across various geographies and fund strategies

· Assist with due diligence on prospective equity co-investments including reviewing historical financial performance, industry dynamics and competitive analysis, valuation analysis and financial modelling

Required Qualifications

· Undergraduate or graduate students with a major in finance, economics, or business administration

· Candidates should have a demonstrated passion for investing and interest in private market transactions

· Strong English language verbal and written communications skills are required

· Strong proficiency with Excel

· Team player capable of working with various internal and external teams in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision, demonstrating a high degree of initiative, judgement, and professionalism

· Available to work on a full-time basis from January 2027 to July 2027.

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.

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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