Winter Co-op 2027 – General Account Investments Business Architecture

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Manulife invites students to join General Account Investments for hands-on experience at the intersection of investing, data and technology. You will work with portfolio managers and traders, gaining exposure to fixed income, derivatives and collateral management, while collaborating with Data, AI, Technology and Operations teams.

Gain mentorship through Manulife's internship program, develop research and reporting skills, and contribute to strategic initiatives in a professional financial

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Quantitative Finance, Financial Risk Management, Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience with SQL, Python and AI tools through coursework, projects or previous work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain ideas clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Curious, collaborative and proactive, with an eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives including Project NEXUS and the Derivatives & Collateral Platform Assessment.
• Work with portfolio managers, traders and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Document and analyze investment workflows, business capabilities and platform functions.
• Research market practices, technology, data and AI use cases relevant to investment management.
• Prepare analysis and presentations for senior business and technology stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

AI tools

Education

Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join General Account Investments and gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of investing, business, data and technology. As a member of GA COO team, you’ll work closely with portfolio managers and traders and gain exposure to fixed income, derivatives and collateral management, while contributing to initiatives that are shaping how we invest and operate. You’ll also collaborate with teams across Data, AI, Technology and Operations, giving you a unique opportunity to see how a global institutional investment organization works.

Position Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives including Project NEXUS and the Derivatives & Collateral Platform Assessment.
• Work with portfolio managers, traders and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Document and analyze investment workflows, business capabilities and platform functions.
• Research market practices, technology, data and AI use cases relevant to investment management.
• Prepare analysis and presentations for senior business and technology stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Quantitative Finance, Financial Risk Management, Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience with SQL, Python and AI tools through coursework, projects or previous work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain ideas clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Curious, collaborative and proactive, with an eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in fixed income, derivatives and financial markets.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel or other data and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with investment management, data analytics, automation or emerging technologies.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to wealth management and investment counselling.
• Experience working in a professional financial services environment.
• Opportunities to develop research, reporting, and communication skills.
• Mentorship and career development through Manulife's internship program.

Salary range is expected to be between

$48,800.00 CAD - $56,600.00 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.

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