Real Estate Asset Management Analyst

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**Working Arrangement**

Hybrid

Reporting to the Senior Director, Asset Management, the Asset Management Analyst is accountable for the efficient, on-time and accurate delivery of portfolio reporting and analysis with respect to all aspects of Manulife’s Eastern Canadian portfolio. The role also involves making supported recommendations on leasing strategies, capital investment programs, operational efficiencies and other value enhancement initiatives throughout the portfolio

**Responsibilities**
- Assist in creating and maintaining strategic asset plans for each property in the portfolio, including implementation of asset management led initiatives
- Identify and recommend value initiatives within the assigned portfolio; including lease strategies, asset repositioning, development opportunities, supplier contracts, etc.
- Review and summarize leases and gain an understanding of the key legal clauses
- Facilitate the quarterly and annual property review and budgeting process in conjunction with property management and leasing teams
- Provide analytical support for major new and renewal tenant leases to facilitate negotiations
- Build and maintain cash flow valuation models to assess the value and cash flow implications of prospective lease transactions, proposed developments and various capital projects
- Provide support to investments teams during the due diligence process with respect to assets for sale or acquisition as needed
- Assess, monitor and provide updates on project budgets and schedules, with focus on variance analysis and cash flow forecasts
- Assist property management teams with building capital and operations related projects including cost benefit analysis, project status updates and other reports required for project approval and implementation
- Assist internal and external parties with the coordination and review of quarterly third-party appraisal process
- Attend property tours and inspections together with building relationships with brokerage community, appraisers, property, leasing and development managers and other partners
- Keep current with market trends and prepare market reports and research for internal use Support other real estate and portfolio related initiatives as assigned

**What motivates you?**
- You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
- You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
- You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
- You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
- You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up. You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

**What we are looking for**
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of relevant commercial real estate industry experience with an operator, landlord or service provider
- Undergraduate degree in real estate, business, math/statistics, urban planning, engineering or other relevant area of study
- Knowledge of real estate portfolio leasing, administration, procedures and legal terminology would be welcomed
- High technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge and demonstrated interest of financial and real estate markets
- Well-developed communication and negotiating skills
- Ability to meet multiple targets and work in a fast-paced working environment Strong work ethic with a commitment to detail and accuracy

**What can we offer you?**
- A competitive salary and benefits packages.
- 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.

**Our commitment to you**
- Values-first culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
- Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
- Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
- Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
- Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all collaborators and has a positive social and environmental impact

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**About Manulife and John Hancock**

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services