ESG Sustainability Analyst, Real Estate

Manulife Investment Management Private Markets is a $121B investment platform, offering strategies in Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Timber and Agriculture. Our success in private assets has been driven by a long-term focus, a risk-conscious investment philosophy and in-house sector expertise.

Manulife Investment Management believes sustainable investing creates long-term value for our clients and stakeholders while helping realize a sustainable trajectory for the global economy. Across all our private market asset classes - real estate, timberland, agriculture, infrastructure, and private equity & credit - we're committed to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance analysis in investment and operating activities. To us, being a good steward in the financial markets means focusing on the long term by prioritizing the sustainability of our investments and operations and expanding the view of what matters beyond financial value. We believe that identifying and assessing material sustainability factors help us protect and enhance the value of the assets we invest in, own, and operate while we seek to make a positive impact on the environment and society.

Manulife Investment Management develops and manages commercial real estate for thousands of customers around the globe as part of its comprehensive private markets’ capabilities. The real estate portfolio totals over 60 million square feet of office, industrial, residential and retail space strategically located in markets across Canada, the U.S., and Asia. The group leverages its global platform and local expertise to provide market-leading solutions for its tenants and deliver results for its partners.

About this role:

Our vision is to drive leadership in sustainable real estate across our global organization. As a global real estate owner, we recognize we are in a unique position to lead the transition to a low-carbon economy. The Sustainability Analyst will support Manulife Investment Management’s Real Estate Sustainability team with the development and execution of the sustainability strategy for specific initiatives, setting and monitoring targets, reporting, capacity building training, and program implementation. The Analyst will spend time with global colleagues across the Real Estate business including investment management, legal & compliance, and marketing. The Analyst will work on multiple projects at one time employing a range of skillsets.

Responsibilities:

• Support portfolio-wide sustainability initiatives and programs, including building certifications, health & wellness, climate risk & resilience.
• Support reporting initiatives including GRESB, PRI, TCFD, CDP, real estate’s annual sustainability report and other industry and client reporting as needed.
• Provide analytical and project-based support; develop and maintain project timelines, trackers, and management updates to support sustainability initiatives.
• Support the collection and maintenance of data systems, including the review and analysis of sustainability-related data (e.g., building certifications, energy and water consumption, waste production, GHG emissions, and sustainability-related activities) and maintain indicator protocols to ensure data consistency preparing for audit/assurance.
• Respond to sustainability data requests on assets (e.g., utility information, tenant engagement, building certifications, efficiency projects) and work closely with property and asset management teams as required.

Qualifications:

· 3+ years of experience in data analytics, programming, utilities management, sustainability, real estate, consulting, project management

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, data systems, business finance or environmental management, sustainability, or real estate

· High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management

· Basic understanding of greenhouse gas emissions reporting is an asset.

· Familiarity with global Green Building Certification programs

· High attention to detail with proven abilities in data analysis, trending, auditing & statistical analysis, ideally within Real Estate or sustainability

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Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including 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. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.