Mortgage Analyst - Real Estate Finance Group at Manulife · Vancouver

MORTGAGE ANALYST - REAL ESTATE FINANCE GROUP Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Manulife is looking for a dynamic and collaborative individual to support the growth of our commercial real estate lending business. The Analyst, Commercial Real Estate Finance Group is responsible for assessing, evaluating, and analyzing investment proposals to prepare recommendations on a variety of commercial mortgage transactions in the British Columbia region. Position Responsibilities: • Assist senior team members in analyzing and providing written recommendations on investment proposals requiring approval in accordance with Manulife’s Lending Guidelines and investment criteria. • Transactions to include conventional mortgages across asset classes and syndicated transactions. • Assist in the collection and review of vital due diligence items and the presentation of investment proposals within required timelines. • Collaborate with team members to ensure service quality and timely funding is achieved to meet client expectations. • Assist senior team members in achieving all business objectives including new business volume and profitability targets. • Maintain a high level of knowledge of the industry, competition, and market trends. • Assist senior team members in the maintenance of the mortgage loan pipeline to facilitate accurate reporting on deal flow. • Assist in portfolio monitoring including site inspections, annual loan reviews, and the evaluation of any potential problem loans while collaborating with internal collaborators. • Interact with commercial real estate brokers, institutional and high net worth borrowers, attorneys, and third-party vendors (appraisers and specialists) to capture underwriting information, compile due diligence packages, and finalize contracts. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with concentration in business, finance, accounting or real estate is required. • 2-5 years in commercial mortgage lending / underwriting / commercial real estate is preferred. • Solid understanding of MS Office, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications: • In depth understanding of commercial real estate and mortgages. • Ability to proactively work with a range of collaborators to achieve objectives and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  Ability to work as a phenomenal teammate and to develop strong working relationships across groups and locations. • Excellent influencing and communication skills. Effective customer service and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational, time management and priority setting skills to meet tight deadlines. • Strong analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative) and problem solving skills. 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 benchmarks. • Ability to draw conclusions and prepare written findings and presentations. Ability to evaluate and determine property valuations under a variety of scenarios. • Access to a reliable vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license to conduct site or asset visits. 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.   The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. 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 At 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. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. 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. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com. Referenced Salary Location Vancouver, British Columbia Working Arrangement Hybrid Salary range is expected to be between $73,725.00 CAD - $122,875.00 CAD Employees 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.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. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions. 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