Senior Portfolio Analyst

Senior Portfolio Analyst

The Senior Portfolio Analyst will report to the Manager of Portfolio Analytics and will work closely with other team members across the Timberland Portfolio Management & Client Services (PMCS) team as well as other stakeholders throughout the organization. The Senior Portfolio Analyst will be responsible for supporting Portfolio Managers in the overall development and implementation of client timberland investment strategies and performance analysis / reporting. This will include financial analysis of existing and hypothetical client portfolios with the dual goal of improving portfolio performance and ensuring the objectives and constraints in client Investment Management Agreements are met.

Position Responsibilities :

Lead (alongside the Portfolio Manager) analytics and performance analysis / reporting related to assigned client portfolios

• Conduct in-depth evaluations of historical and forecasted portfolio performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Analyze acquisition and disposition opportunities, supporting investment decision-making with robust financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Collaborate with operations, research, planning, and accounting teams to understand and interpret performance drivers
• Review and assess property-level budgets and long-term management plans to ensure consistency with portfolio objectives
• Monitor global timberland market dynamics and macroeconomic trends to inform investment strategy and client communications
• Draft management discussion and analysis (MD&A) narratives to accompany quarterly and annual financial reports
• Prepare materials for client portfolio reviews, and participate, with Portfolio Managers, in the presentation of materials in client meetings
• Respond promptly and professionally to client inquiries, delivering customized analytics and data-driven insights

Support the development and implementation of acquisition funding strategies, including preparation of investment offering materials and financial models

Perform ad hoc analysis and contribute to special projects that support portfolio development and client relationship management

Support continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on analytical processes and reporting capabilities

Required Qualifications :

When you join our team :

About Manulife and John Hancock

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Referenced Salary Location

Charlotte, North Carolina

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between $91,000.00 USD - $165,000.00 USD

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 / John Hancock 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 / 401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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