John Hancock is a leading international financial services provider, and they are seeking an Analyst for their US Asset Management team. The Analyst will support financial modeling, asset management, and transactions primarily for West Coast assets, contributing to the strategic decision-making process within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Provide financial analysis and support for asset-level decision-making and transactions
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and reporting across the region’s portfolio, delivering forward-thinking analysis to support decision-making and strategy
- Conduct and/or support analysis for evaluation of leasing opportunities, capital projects, and tenant credit
- Develop and present findings for Senior Management and Portfolio Managers as required
- Draft investment committee memorandums for leasing and dispositions as needed
- Assist with acquisitions and dispositions when applicable
- Play an integral role in identifying market trends and extracting insights for the regional portfolio, contributing to market commentary produced by Asset Managers
- Present and review with Senior Management and Portfolio Managers as required
- Review and validate Yardi monthly financials/operating statements and variance reports
- Understand cash flow requirements and distribution analysis
- Support ongoing loan compliance and credit/security monitoring activities
- Support asset-level business plans and valuation models
- Support Asset Manager coordination, production, and presentation of annual business plans to Senior Management and Portfolio Managers
- Build and maintain quarterly Argus models and support hold vs. sell analyses conducted by regional Asset Managers
- Undertake model audits, quality assurance reviews, and support standard processes compliance
- Coordinate appraisal review and commentary by regional Asset Managers and conduct variance analysis to external appraisals
- Support Asset Manager in oversight of leasing, property management, and capital projects
- Handle the collaboration with leasing brokers, including the review of LOIs and preparation of financials analysis to support leasing recommendations
- Review and selectively audit asset-level financial reporting submitted from Property Managers, including capital commitment forecasts, expense recovery calculations, and funding projections
- Oversee timeliness of Yardi financial and accounting information submitted from Property Managers
- Review quarterly re-forecast packages compiled by property management
- Support special projects and conduct ad-hoc analyses as required
- Work with MIM business leaders to communicate efficiently both internally and externally
Skills
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Real Estate from top academic institution required
- Minimum of 0-2 years of validated experience preferably from one of the top capital markets brokerage firms or other institutional real estate organizations. Internship experience will be considered
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, creation of templates) and Argus Enterprise
- Experience with real estate accounting systems, experience with Yardi and VTS a plus
- Knowledge of real estate investment, asset management, accounting and administration concepts
- Capable of handling challenging priorities and maintaining strong attention to detail under deadlines
- Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills (both quantitative and qualitative)
- Able to efficiently work in a team-oriented environment and partner with different functional groups
- Strong work ethic, a high level of integrity, and the desire to take initiative
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational, time management and priority setting skills
- Focused and self-motivated teammate who balances independent thinking with the execution capabilities and strengths of the rest of the organization
- Some travel may be required
Benefits
- 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
- Various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
- Financial education and counseling resources
- 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
- The full range of statutory leaves of absence
Company Overview
- John Hancock provides financial solutions, including life insurance, mutual funds, and long-term care insurance. It was founded in 1862, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.johnhancock.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- John Hancock has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 42 in 2025, 53 in 2024, 44 in 2023, 53 in 2022, 45 in 2021, 58 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.