GRO Program - Investment Management, General Accounts

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Incentive programs

Health benefits

Pension / retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Manulife’s GRO Investment Management GA program in Toronto invites graduates to launch their careers in investment management through a structured, mentorship-driven program across real estate finance, global portfolio management, GALM, and COO.

You’ll gain exposure to asset classes, analytics, and cross-functional teams, with learning, leadership exposure, and a focus on wellbeing and accelerated progression.

Qualifications

• Expected to graduate in 2027 with Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Working knowledge of investment and financial markets.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial and investment analysis techniques.
• Ability to be flexible, creative, and proactive in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with a strong ability to learn new software quickly.
• Familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable and diverse experience with multiple asset classes and front office exposure.
• Support investment and operational activities across one or more specialized GA teams.
• Assist in sourcing, underwriting, and monitoring investments across asset classes and geographies.
• Participate in portfolio management, trading operations, and strategic asset allocation.
• Contribute to financial modeling, performance reporting, and governance initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support innovation and operational excellence

Skills

Financial analysis

Investment knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Flexibility and proactivity

Education

Finance/Economics/Business Administration degree (expected 2027)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future starting with you! Our GRO program is a boldnew approachto early talent development, designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulife’s flagship early talent program.It’smore than just a job, it’sa launchpad for your career. GRO offersa consistent, high-quality experience for new graduates across the organization.

Shape the future of investing with our Investment Management General Accounts Program, a key stream within our GRO early talent program. This dynamic program is designed to develop high-potential graduates into future leaders in investment and asset management. Through the career program, you’ll gain broad exposure to the investment landscape while building a strong foundation for your career. As part of GRO Investment Management, you’ll gain access to a supportive community, and benefit from structured learning, core skills training, mentorship, and leadership exposure, empowering you to grow your skills while making a real impact. With a values-first culture, professional development at every step, and a focus on your wellbeing and accelerated career progression, GRO is your gateway to a meaningful and future-ready career in investments.

This is a unique opportunity in Manulife’s General Account (GA) Investment team—a global platform that supports the company’s long-term financial obligations through sophisticated, liability-driven investment strategies. By aligning asset portfolios with product liabilities, this role contributes directly to our mission of delivering sustainable, risk-adjusted returns. Participants will gain exposure to traditional and alternative asset classes, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and hands-on experience in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

You will have the opportunity to work with one or more of the following specialized teams:

Real Estate Finance

• Manage commercial mortgage loan portfolios across North America and Asia.
• Participate in origination, servicing, and portfolio management.
• Learn about real assets and structured lending through a network of 14 regional offices.

Global Portfolio Management

• Engage in fixed income portfolio management, FX and liquidity trading, and ESG investing.
• Participate in strategic asset decisions and daily trading operations.
• Develop hands-on experience in sustainable finance and cross-functional collaboration.

Global Asset Liability Management (GALM)

• Align investment strategies with liability profiles across GA and segregated funds.
• Support hedging, strategic asset allocation, and risk modeling.
• Dive deep into financial strategy and enterprise risk management.

Chief Operating Office (COO)

• Drive non-investment strategy and operations across GA Investments.
• Support performance reporting, governance, and technology transformation.
• Ideal for students interested in business operations, analytics, and enterprise strategy.

Position Responsibilities

• Gain valuable and diverse experience with multiple asset classes and front office exposure
• Support investment and operational activities across one or more specialized GA teams
• Assist in sourcing, underwriting, and monitoring investments across asset classes and geographies
• Participate in portfolio management, trading operations, and strategic asset allocation
• Contribute to financial modeling, performance reporting, and governance initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support innovation and operational excellence

Required Qualifications

• Expected to graduate in 2027 from an accredited university with a degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• Working knowledge of investment and financial markets
• Demonstrated understanding of financial and investment analysis techniques
• Ability to be flexible, creative, and proactive in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with a strong ability to learn new software quickly
• Familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

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

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Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$80,000.00 CAD - $130,000.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

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 [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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