Corporate Development Associate

Manulife

Corporate Development Associate at Manulife supporting mergers and acquisitions, performing valuations and analyses for strategic initiatives. Collaborating with teams to ensure effective risk-managed transactions.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $73,350 - $122,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the valuation process for potential transactions, including peer review of calculations and transaction metrics
Assess the impact of transactions or strategic initiatives with respect to Manulife’s operations, goals and objectives - both from a financial and strategic perspective
Development of written presentations which present analysis and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
Conduct detailed research with respect to company or industry specific information, including but not limited to, competitor analysis, industry transaction analysis, emerging competitive, capital, regulatory and accounting landscapes
Assist in managing transactions from initial evaluation stages through to due diligence, negotiations and closing
Liaise with other areas to ensure assumptions used for the valuation are appropriate and consistent with Manulife’s standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Over 4 years of experience in Corporate Development or Investment Banking
College Diploma or University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent related discipline
CPA, CFA, or MBA
Strong financial background
Ability to analyze results, identify issues and coordinate quick, appropriate resolutions
Flexibility and organizational skills are required to manage and prioritize several projects at one time
Competence in developing pro forma financial statements on a standalone and consolidated basis
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated strong leadership
Strong written and visual presentation skills (particularly in Microsoft PowerPoint)
Proactive, self-directed, and able to work independently with a team of professionals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Various retirement savings plans including pension and global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Generous paid time off program including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial AnalysisValuation ProcessTransaction MetricsCompetitor AnalysisDue DiligencePro Forma Financial StatementsTransaction ManagementResearch SkillsStrategic AssessmentFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications

CPACFAMBA