Summer Intern 2027 - Commercial Mortgage

Manulife/John Hancock; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exam study support

Personalized mentorship

Hybrid work environment

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock offers a co-op program for students in Montreal and the surrounding Quebec area. You will engage in lending and portfolio management activities, gain exposure to market research, underwriting support, and financial analysis of commercial real estate borrowers.

Hybrid work arrangement and mentorship are provided to develop your career in finance and real estate. The salary range for the term is CAD 48,800 to CAD 60,500, pro-rated by term length, with strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Real Estate, Commerce, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Must be bilingual English/French.

Responsibilities

• Complete annual loan reviews, including analysis of rent rolls, operating statements, and borrower information.
• Research commercial real estate markets (rents, vacancy rates, comparable transactions, market trends).
• Support underwriting process for new mortgage opportunities.
• Assist with financial analysis and credit assessments of CRE borrowers and properties.
• Prepare market research, loan approval summaries, spreadsheets, and presentation materials for industry professionals.
• Update and maintain loan information and portfolio data.
• Support portfolio management, reporting, and administrative initiatives.
• Focus on the Quebec market; may conduct site visits from Gatineau to Sherbrooke to Saguenay.

Skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Bilingual English/French

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Education

Undergraduate degree pursuit in Real Estate/Business/Finance

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.

As a member of the team, you will be involved in a variety of lending and portfolio management activities, including:

• Completing annual loan reviews, including analysis of rent rolls, operating statements, and borrower information.
• Conducting research on commercial real estate markets, including market rents, vacancy rates, comparable transactions, and market trends.
• Supporting the underwriting process for new mortgage opportunities.
• Assisting with financial analysis and credit assessments of commercial real estate borrowers and properties.
• Preparing market research, loan approval summaries, spreadsheets, and presentation materials for industry professionals.
• Updating and maintaining loan information and portfolio data.
• Supporting various portfolio management, reporting, and administrative initiatives.
• Focus on the Quebec market and possibly conduct site visits from Gatineau to Sherbrooke to Saguenay.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Real Estate, Commerce, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Strong academic performance.
• Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate, finance or lending.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot is considered an asset.
• Must be able to speak, write and work perfectly in both languages (English and French).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, co‑op, or coursework in finance, accounting, commercial real estate, or banking.
• Familiarity with financial statement analysis and basic valuation concepts.
• Experience with financial modelling and market research.

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: $48,800.00 CAD - $60,500 CAD

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

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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].

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