Senior Transaction Manager

2 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Manulife Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Transaction Manager to join our Agribusiness team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization and driving business growth.

About the Role

The Senior Transaction Manager will be responsible for managing the entire transaction lifecycle, from origination to closing. This includes formulating strategic plans, coordinating due diligence efforts, reviewing transaction documents, and ensuring timely execution of deals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain project checklists, deadlines, and updates with the project team, stakeholders, sellers, and vendors.
  • Coordinate all phases of due diligence efforts, including reviewing real estate purchase contracts, farm leases, water sharing agreements, Phase I environmental reports, appraisals, soil tests, water tests, well tests, and other transaction-related documents.
  • Assist in preparing due diligence summary documents and lead the review and sign-off process by the project team.
  • Develop and maintain key contacts with farmland owners, investment community members, and vendors to acquire information related to investment trends, markets, and transaction opportunities.
  • Collect market data, maintain knowledge of key industry trends, and prepare historical and current deal pipeline reports.
  • Support MIMTA's efforts in sourcing and evaluating farmland transactions, negotiating and drafting LOIs, REPCs, and other transactional documents, and communicating with the Director of Transaction Management and Support to monitor deal flow and workload of team members.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, or related field highly desirable.
  • 3+ years' experience in transaction management, project management, or investment management.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of land records, appraisal, title, and environmental due diligence.
  • Knowledge of farmland across various investment regions of North America.
  • General knowledge of real estate law and practices.
  • Organizational and project management skills commensurate with prioritizing, managing, and completing multiple projects concurrently.
  • Strong organizational, communication (both written and verbal) and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in discounted cash flow analysis, farmland valuation procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team player; able to perform as a service provider to colleagues, company associates, and clients.
  • Enthusiastic, deadline-driven, self-starter capable of working independently on multiple projects with minimal direct supervision.
  • Ability to think independently and develop new ideas from fruition to implementation.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and build effective relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization and with external parties and advisors.
  • Knowledge of ESRI GIS products or similar is preferable.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package, estimated to be between $111,000.00 USD - $175,000.00 USD annually, depending on location.
  • A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
  • A focus on growing your career path with us.
  • Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
  • Professional development and leadership opportunities.
About Manulife/John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups, and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under '945' in Hong Kong.

We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, with a values-first culture that leads to boundless opportunity, continuous innovation, and delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Championing Corporate Citizenship. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion enables us to attract, develop, and retain talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.



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