Summer Intern 2027 – General Account Investments Business Architecture

Join General Account Investments and gain hands-on experience at the intersection of investing, business, data and technology. As a member of GA COO team, you’ll work closely with portfolio managers and traders and gain exposure to fixed income, derivatives and collateral management, while contributing to initiatives that are shaping how we invest and operate. You’ll also collaborate with teams across Data, AI, Technology and Operations, giving you a unique opportunity to see how a global institutional investment organization works.

 

Position Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives including Project NEXUS and the Derivatives & Collateral Platform Assessment.
• Work with portfolio managers, traders and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Document and analyze investment workflows, business capabilities and platform functions.
• Research market practices, technology, data and AI use cases relevant to investment management.
• Prepare analysis and presentations for senior business and technology stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Quantitative Finance, Financial Risk Management, Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience with SQL, Python and AI tools through coursework, projects or previous work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain ideas clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Curious, collaborative and proactive, with an eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in fixed income, derivatives and financial markets.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel or other data and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with investment management, data analytics, automation or emerging technologies.

What You'll Gain 

• Exposure to wealth management and investment counselling. 

• Experience working in a professional financial services environment. 

• Opportunities to develop research, reporting, and communication skills. 

• Mentorship and career development through Manulife's internship program. 

Application Instructions 

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted) in one PDF file. 

Salary range is expected to be between:

$48,800.00 CAD - $56,600.00 CAD

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. The annual salary will be pro-rated based on the length of the work-term.

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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid