Winter Co-op 2027 - Investment Counsel Support

Manulife; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock offers an GWAM Internship Program designed to give students hands-on experience in supporting wealth management and investment professionals in delivering client service. You will assist with reporting, research, and operational activities to back investment counselling and portfolio management teams.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing finance-related degrees, with opportunities to develop research, presentation, and communication skills within a professional

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of client presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
• Assist with research on market trends, economic developments, and investment-related topics.
• Help maintain client and operational documentation.
• Support reporting, data analysis, and business process initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members on projects that enhance client experience and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to special projects and other ad hoc assignments.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Curious learner

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future, starting with you. Our Global Wealth & Asset Management (GWAM) Internship Program provides students with an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience supporting wealth management and investment professionals in delivering exceptional client service.

As an Investment Counsel Support Intern, you will assist with reporting, research, presentations, and operational activities that support investment counselling and portfolio management teams. This role is ideal for students interested in wealth management, financial markets, client service, and financial services operations.

What You'll Do

• Support the preparation of client presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
• Assist with research on market trends, economic developments, and investment-related topics.
• Help maintain client and operational documentation.
• Support reporting, data analysis, and business process initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members on projects that enhance client experience and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to special projects and other ad hoc assignments.

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in wealth management, investments, or financial services.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a collaborative environment.

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

$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.

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

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