Summer Intern 2027 - ESG & Sustainable Finance Intern

Manulife/John Hancock; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is offering an ESG internship within the General Account ESG team in Toronto. The role focuses on climate risk analysis, ESG integration, regulatory reporting, data analysis and sustainable finance research across the investment portfolio.

You will collaborate with colleagues across Investments, Risk, Finance, Data and Sustainability to support a range of ESG initiatives, translate research into practical insights, and learn how ESG factors shape investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze information, and synthesize findings into clear insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on ESG, climate and sustainable finance trends, regulations and market practices relevant to the General Account.
• Support climate risk analysis and the assessment of material ESG risks and opportunities across public and private investments.
• Support with analyzing portfolio data, including emissions and other climate and ESG metrics.
• Contribute to regulatory requirements and reporting, internal reporting and related process improvements.
• Support ESG integration, sustainable finance assessments, peer benchmarking and thematic research.
• Translate research and data into clear presentations, briefings and practical insights.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Investments, Risk, Finance, Data and Sustainability on priority initiatives.

Skills

Research

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in finance/economics/business/sustainability

Job description

This role supports the General Account ESG team in integrating ESG and climate-related considerations into investment decision-making across Manulife's global investment portfolio. Responsibilities include climate risk analysis, ESG integration, regulatory reporting, data analysis, and sustainable finance research. The successful candidate will work with colleagues across Investments, Risk, Finance, Data, and Sustainability to support a range of ESG and climate-related initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct research on ESG, climate and sustainable finance trends, regulations and market practices relevant to the General Account.
• Support climate risk analysis and the assessment of material ESG risks and opportunities across public and private investments.
• Support with analyzing portfolio data, including emissions and other climate and ESG metrics.
• Contribute to regulatory requirements and reporting, internal reporting and related process improvements.
• Support ESG integration, sustainable finance assessments, peer benchmarking and thematic research.
• Translate research and data into clear presentations, briefings and practical insights.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Investments, Risk, Finance, Data and Sustainability on priority initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in finance, economics, business, sustainability, environmental studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze information, and synthesize findings into clear insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in sustainable finance, climate change and/or ESG.
• Coursework or previous experience related to finance, investments, sustainability, climate or data analytics.
• Ability to interpret complex information and communicate key insights clearly.
• Proactive approach to learning, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative working style.

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.

Salary range is expected to be between: $39,000.00 CAD - $60,450.00 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.

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.