At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Legal & Compliance Summer Internship Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

The internship program provides exposure to various areas within Compliance and Legal, supporting teams responsible for regulatory oversight, investment compliance, compliance monitoring and testing, and fund-related compliance initiatives. Depending on business needs and individual interests, successful candidates may gain experience collaborating across multiple compliance functions and partnering with legal professionals on key projects and initiatives.

We offer professional development events to build soft skills, networking opportunities, and mentorship. The program also fosters a community of interns working across various locations, encouraging mutual learning and connection.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support compliance and legal teams with research, analysis, reporting, and special projects.
• Assist with compliance monitoring, testing, oversight activities, and regulatory-related initiatives.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts designed to increase efficiency and effectiveness across the team.
• Explore and leverage emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools and automation solutions, to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, and other business functions to gather information and support ongoing initiatives.
• Learn and complete tasks within your assigned team while developing an understanding of the financial services and regulatory environment.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to solve business challenges and improve existing processes.
• Develop and deliver an industry-related project presentation to senior management and peers.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Political Science, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn in a professional environment.
• Interest in compliance, legal, regulatory, risk, or financial services functions.
• Comfortable learning and utilizing technology tools, including AI-enabled solutions and business applications.
• Exposure to data analytics, reporting, automation, or visualization tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, SQL, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• A proven problem solver who can identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Demonstrated leadership ability through academic, extracurricular, volunteer, or work experiences.
• Ability to work punctually and effectively in a hybrid work environment.

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.
• As part of our intern 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.

Application Instructions:

• Submit your resume, cover letter, and academic transcript in one PDF file.

Please note the salary range is expected to be between $46,800 USD to $64,400 USD.

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.

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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.

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