GRO Program - Investment Management, General Accounts

Manulife Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial is launching the GRO Investment Management track for new graduates in Toronto, designed to accelerate your career with structured learning, mentorship, and exposure to real assets and portfolio management.

You will join a global team within the GA Investments practice, gaining hands-on experience across real estate finance, fixed income, and risk management while building core financial skills and professional growth.

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.

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

Investment knowledge

Financial analysis techniques

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (expected 2027)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

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’sflagshipearly talent program.It’smore than just ajob,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’llgain broad exposure to the investment landscape while buildinga strong foundationfor your career.As part ofGRO Investment Management,you’llgain 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 atevery 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 2027from 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’llempower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’llrecognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team,we’llsupport 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, 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