Summer Intern 2027 - Canadian Real Estate Finance Group

Manulife/John Hancock; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exam study support

Mentorship

Flexible environment

Early talent GRO program

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock is offering a Co‑op Program designed to launch your career with support, structure, and exciting opportunities. The program provides exam study support, personalized mentorship, events, and access to a vast network as part of one of the largest financial services groups.

Salary range is CAD 40,950.00 - CAD 60,450.00. The actual salary varies by local market conditions, knowledge, skills, and education/training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.
• CFA designation is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of business and economic principles with quantitative analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Highly proactive, self-motivated and capable of meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis, including discounted cash flow and real estate valuation.
• Learn and participate in the fixed income investment underwriting process and risk assessment.
• Support research analysts and portfolio managers with issuer and market analysis.
• Assist in providing administration and client services support to high net-worth clients.
• Operate internal systems for risk reporting and hedging, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in the investment process, including writing research reports and building financial models.
• Conduct credit analysis and borrower screening to support lending officers.
• Assist with special projects, including industry trend analysis and ESG assessments.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Verbal & written communication

Business & economic principles

Organizational & time management

Proactive & self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Economics/related fields

CFA designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Co-op Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark. Our co‑op program offers more than just experience; you'll join a vibrant community, participate in engaging events, receive competitive compensation with exam study support, benefit from personalized mentorship, and access into one of the largest network.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis, including discounted cash flow and real estate valuation.
• Learn and participate in the fixed income investment underwriting process and risk assessment.
• Support research analysts and portfolio managers with issuer and market analysis.
• Assist in providing administration and client services support to high net‑worth clients.
• Operate internal systems for risk reporting and hedging, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in the investment process, including writing research reports and building financial models.
• Conduct credit analysis and borrower screening to support lending officers.
• Assist with special projects, including industry trend analysis and ESG assessments.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.
• Candidates pursuing a CFA designation are preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of business and economic principles, with well‑developed quantitative analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Highly proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.

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.
• As part of our co‑op program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students!
• This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

Salary range is expected to be between: $40,950.00 CAD - $60,450 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. The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

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. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

We're Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry‑leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition.

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• 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
• Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025
• Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia‑Pacific 2026
• We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026
• #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026

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