Summer Intern 2027 - Global Wealth & Asset Management

Manulife Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial invites undergraduates to join the GWAM Internship Program, offering hands-on experience in wealth management and advisor onboarding. You will collaborate across teams to support client service, reporting, and operational processes while developing essential industry skills.

The program emphasizes professional growth, exposure to cross-functional projects, and the opportunity to contribute to client experiences in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, commerce, finance, economics, or communications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support wealth management and advisor onboarding activities.
• Assist with client reporting, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Maintain client and operational documentation and day-to-day activities.
• Contribute to process improvements and special projects.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Proactive

Self-motivated

Eager to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Finance/Economics/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future, starting with you. Our GWAM Internship Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

This internship program offers hands-on experience supporting wealth management, advisor onboarding, and business operations. This opportunity is ideal for motivated undergraduate students seeking practical experience in client service, stakeholder engagement, business processes, and operational support. As an intern, you'll collaborate with professionals across the organization, contribute to ongoing business initiatives, support reporting and communications activities, and help deliver an exceptional experience for advisors and clients. This dynamic environment will help you develop foundational skills for a successful career in wealth management and financial services.

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

Manulife Private Wealth – Investment Counsel Support

• Support investment professionals in delivering wealth management and portfolio management services to high-net-worth clients.
• Assist with client reporting, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Maintain client and operational documentation and support day-to-day business activities.
• Contribute to business process improvements and special projects.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Advisor Transition & Onboarding

• Support advisors transitioning their business to Manulife Wealth.
• Assist with onboarding activities, advisor and client information management, and operational processes.
• Coordinate with internal partners across Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams.
• Support onboarding communications, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to projects that enhance the advisor onboarding experience.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.

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 - $56,550.00 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.

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

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].

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