Associate Director/Director, HNRP Private Equity Valuation

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Job Description

Hancock Natural Resource Group (HNRG) founded in 1985, is a registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of John Hancock/Manual Life Financial Corporation. HNRG is based in Boston, Massachusetts and is comprised of two core businesses, Hancock Agricultural Investment Group (HAIG), which develops and manages farmland investments and Hancock Timber Resource Group (HTRG), which develops and manages timberland investments. As of September 30, 2018, HAIG managed USD 3.0 Billion of global farmland assets and HTRG managed USD 11.1 Billion in global timberland assets. HNRG is committed to responsible investing and sustainable management of its clients’ assets, including the ongoing reduction of environmental impact, and improvement of sustainability and stewardship performance.

HNRP is seeking an Associate Director/Director. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the company’s continued growth and success and be part of an integral team of investment professionals.

The overall objective of this role is to work with the Head of HNRP and other HAIG/HTRG/HNRG staff focused on the development, implementation and execution of Farmland and Timberland Plus along with other adjacent verticals that may develop over time under HNRP. The role has a primary responsibility to strongly participate/assist in the origination, diligence, underwriting, and closing of investments consistent with Investor and Company objectives. This individual will possess the ability to operate effectively with institutional grade investors and partners, and experience working with or leading teams inside and outside HNRG. The individual and the team will work closely with other groups within the Company. Reporting directly to the Head of HNRP, the successful candidate will be a key member of the HNRP team and will be expected to participate in and contribute to all discussions and decisions relating to HNRP/HNRG’s business activities globally.

A particular challenge for this role will be exploring the investment possibilities for Farmland and Timberland Plus, along with potential other adjacent verticals, within the existing portfolio, while maintaining the integrity of the core business and creating cross over investment opportunities for existing clients. Unlocking the existing platform is a key enabler.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Development, oversight and support of HNRP’s strategy (vision, goals & long term strategic plan); including all facets of acquisition, management, company servicing and disposition capability
• Participate and assist in development of investment opportunities of interest to HNRG investors and prospective investors
• Be a key marketing and business development manager for opportunities associated with the HNRP strategy
• Evaluation of acquisition and disposition opportunities
• Evaluation of portfolio performance
• Development and implementation of acquisition funding strategies
• Negotiating solutions to keep deals moving forward, problem solving to mitigate challenges and general forward push on projects to Ensure strategic priorities are clearly defined and supported with research for each market
• Developing acquisition structures and/or vehicles necessary to accommodate client objectives
• Work closely with Client Account Management and Business Development to secure capital funding for identified strategies and to service clients on investments that have closed
• Conduct thorough technical and financial analysis on both acquisition and disposition opportunities
• Maintaining investment pipeline data and gathering relevant information from industry sources
• Due diligence and deal execution including approval through HAIG ICM, NRIC and other processes as required
• Develop strong relationships with various members of the industry such as other agriculture executives, investment bankers, legal counsels, etc.

Preferred Requirements:

• Minimum seven years of relevant experience in private equity and/or the investment classes involving the agricultural asset sectors
• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in business, finance or accounting. MBA, CFA, or CAIA is a plus
• Solid knowledge of investment management, specifically real assets with experience in agricultural investments with a focus on the agribusiness and/or food sector
• Broad based credit, mergers & acquisition and/or private equity background
• Proven ability to simultaneously work on multiple investment-related projects in a time critical, transaction-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing/evaluating financial models, analyzing financial statements, understanding various valuation methodologies, and working in a transaction oriented environment
• Strong command of accounting and finance
• In-depth knowledge of agriculture issues (e.g. value chains, agriculture trade, sustainable agriculture, agriculture and climate change integration, etc.) and a good network of contacts
• Knowledge of, and interest in agriculture private equity markets
• Eagerness to work hard in a team-oriented, performance based environment
• A self-starter that requires limited oversight in the completion of individual projects
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Highest standards of personal and professional ethics and integrity

Hancock Natural Resource Group (HNRG) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to employ, train, promote and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran or marital status.

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About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States and Manulife elsewhere. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2018, we had more than 34,000 employees, over 82,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving almost 28 million customers. As of December 31, 2018, we had over $1.1 trillion (US$794 billion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $29.0 billion in payments to our customers.

Our principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States are where we have served customers for more than 100 years. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in Hong Kong.

Manulife is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request an accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.