GRO Program - Investment Management, Public Markets

Manulife/John Hancock

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 78,000 - 141,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock’s GRO Investment Management program is a two-year, two-rotation track designed for high-potential graduates. You’ll rotate across public markets, including Fixed Income and Multi-Asset Strategies, gaining front-office exposure and broad investment experience in a global financial services firm.

You will receive structured learning, mentorship, and leadership exposure in a values-driven culture, with emphasis on wellbeing and accelerated career progression, contributing

Qualifications

Graduating in 2027 from an accredited university with a Finance, Economics, or Business Administration degree.
Working knowledge of investment and financial markets.
Understanding of financial and investment analysis techniques.
Flexible, creative, and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; quick to learn new software.
Familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

Gain diverse experience with multiple asset classes and front office exposure.
Collaborate with Rotation Managers to maximize learning opportunities.
Understand the asset origination and asset management businesses within a large global firm.

Skills

Investment knowledge

Financial markets know-how

Financial analysis

Verbal & written comms

MS Office proficient

Statistical analysis (quant/qual)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future starting with you! Our GRO program is a bold new approach to early talent development, designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulife’s flagship early talent program. It’s more than just a job, it’s a launchpad for your career. GRO offers a consistent, high-quality experience for new graduates across the organization.

Shape the future of investing with our Investment Management Program, a key stream within our GRO early talent program. This dynamic two-year rotational program is designed to develop high-potential graduates into future leaders in investment and asset management. Through three 8-month rotations across public markets, spanning areas such as Fixed Income, Multi-Asset Strategies (MAST) and more, you’ll gain broad exposure to the investment landscape while building a strong foundation for your career.

As part of GRO Investment Management, you’ll gain access to a supportive community, and benefit from structured learning, core skills training, mentorship, and leadership exposure, empowering you to grow your skills while making a real impact. With a values-first culture, professional development at every step, and a focus on your wellbeing and accelerated career progression, GRO is your gateway to a meaningful and future-ready career in investments.

Position Responsibilities

Gain valuable and diverse experience with multiple asset classes and front office exposure
Work with a variety of Rotation Managers to maximize the opportunity to acquire technical knowledge
Develop an appreciation of the diversity of the asset origination and asset management businesses within the context of a large global financial services firm

Required Qualifications

Expected to graduate in 2027 from an accredited university with a degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
Working knowledge of investment and financial markets
Demonstrated understanding of financial and investment analysis techniques
Ability to be flexible, creative, and proactive in a challenging and fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with a strong ability to learn new software quickly
Familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis

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.

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 hr@manulife.com.

Referenced Salary and Compensation

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between $78,000.00 USD - $140,500.00 USD. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact hr@manulife.com for the salary range for your location.

Benefits and Perks

Health, dental, mental health, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee family assistance plans.
Retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
Generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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Company Mission & Culture

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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