Summer Intern 2027 - Global Wealth & Asset Management

Manulife/John Hancock

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 41,000 - 57,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock’s GWAM Internship Program offers hands-on experience across wealth management, advisor onboarding, and business operations. The internship supports reporting, communications, and day‑to‑day activities while exposing undergraduates to client service and stakeholder engagement.

You will collaborate with professionals, contribute to ongoing initiatives, and develop foundational skills for a career in financial services within a flexible, hybrid environment.

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Assist with onboarding activities, advisor and client information management, and operational processes.
Coordinate with Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams.
Support onboarding communications, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
Contribute to projects that enhance the advisor onboarding experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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.

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

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.

Compensation

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.

What It’s Like to 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 hr@manulife.com.

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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