At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future starting with you! Our GRO program is a boldnew approachto early talent development, designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulife’sflagshipearly talent program.It’smore than just ajob,it’sa launchpad for your career. GRO offersa consistent, high-quality experience for new graduates across the organization.

Shape the future of investing with our Investment Management General Accounts Program, a key stream within our GRO early talent program.This dynamic program is designed to develop high-potential graduates into future leaders in investment and asset management.Through the career program,you’llgain broad exposure to the investment landscape while buildinga strong foundationfor your career.As part ofGRO Investment Management,you’llgain 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, career development atevery step, and a focus on your wellbeing and accelerated career progression, GRO is your gateway to a meaningful and future-ready career in investments.

This is a unique opportunity in Manulife’s General Account (GA) Investment team—a global platform that supports the company’s long-term financial obligations through sophisticated, liability-driven investment strategies. By aligning asset portfolios with product liabilities, this role contributes directly to our mission of delivering sustainable, risk-adjusted returns. Participants will gain exposure to traditional and alternative asset classes, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and hands‑on experience in a collaborative, high-performance environment.





You will have the chance to work with one or more of the following specialized teams:

Real Estate Finance

Manage commercial mortgage loan portfolios across North America and Asia.

Participate in origination, servicing, and portfolio management.

Learn about real assets and structured lending through a network of 14 regional offices.

Global Portfolio Management

Engage in fixed income portfolio management, FX and liquidity trading, and ESG investing.

Participate in strategic asset decisions and daily trading operations.

Develop hands‑on experience in sustainable finance and cross-functional collaboration.

Global Asset Liability Management (GALM)

Align investment strategies with liability profiles across GA and segregated funds.

Support hedging, strategic asset allocation, and risk modeling.

Dive deep into financial strategy and enterprise risk management.

Chief Operating Office (COO)

Drive non-investment strategy and operations across GA Investments.

Support performance reporting, governance, and technology transformation.

Ideal for students interested in business operations, analytics, and enterprise strategy.

Position Responsibilities

Gain valuable and diverse experience with multiple asset classes and front office exposure

Support investment and operational activities across one or more specialized GA teams

Assist in sourcing, underwriting,



and monitoring investments across asset classes and geographies

Participate in portfolio management, trading operations, and strategic asset allocation

Contribute to financial modeling, performance reporting, and governance initiatives

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support innovation and operational excellence

Required Qualifications

Expected to graduate in 2027from 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’llempower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’llrecognize and support you in a adaptable environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our global team,we’llsupport you in shaping the future you want to see.

This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

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, 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

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📌 GRO Program - Investment Management, General Accounts (Ontario)
🏢 Manulife Financial
📍 Ontario