Are you an aspiring financial analyst looking to gain hands-on experience in the investment industry? Our Financial Investment Analyst Co-op/Internship for Summer 2025 offers an immersive experience in investment analysis, portfolio management, and client services. This opportunity is ideal for motivated undergraduate students seeking practical experience in financial modeling, market analysis, and investment strategies. As a co-op/intern, you’ll support daily operations, collaborate with professionals on investment projects, conduct market and issuer analysis, and assist in generating research reports and financial models. This dynamic environment will help you develop essential skills for a successful career in investment finance.

Available Roles for the Summer 2025 Term:

• Asset Management 

• Junior/Investment (i.e. Public Sector, Natural Resources and Transportation, Power and Infrastructure) 

• Investment Counsel Support 

• Portfolio Manager 

• VA Hedging Strategy

Please note that your application will be considered for multiple positions within this job posting.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct financial analysis, including discounted cash flow and real estate valuation. 

• Learn and participate in the fixed income investment underwriting process and risk assessment. 

• Support research analysts and portfolio managers with issuer and market analysis. 

• Assist in providing administration and client services support to high net-worth clients. 

• Operate internal systems for risk reporting and hedging, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 

• Participate in the investment process, including writing research reports and building financial models. 

• Conduct credit analysis and borrower screening to support lending officers. 

• Assist with special projects, including industry trend analysis and ESG assessments. 

Required Qualifications:

Application Instructions:

• Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file.

• Please note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted by the end of January or February.

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 [email protected].

Salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Please contact [email protected] for additional information.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including 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. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.