Winter Co-op 2027 – General Account Investments Business Architecture

Join General Account Investments and gain hands-on experience at the intersection of investing, business, data and technology. As a member of GA COO team, you’ll work closely with portfolio managers and traders and gain exposure to fixed income, derivatives and collateral management, while contributing to initiatives that are shaping how we invest and operate. You’ll also collaborate with teams across Data, AI, Technology and Operations, giving you a unique opportunity to see how a global institutional investment organization works.

• →Support strategic initiatives including Project NEXUS and the Derivatives & Collateral Platform Assessment.
• →Work with portfolio managers, traders and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• →Document and analyze investment workflows, business capabilities and platform functions.
• →Research market practices, technology, data and AI use cases relevant to investment management.
• →Prepare analysis and presentations for senior business and technology stakeholders.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Quantitative Finance, Financial Risk Management, Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience with SQL, Python and AI tools through coursework, projects or previous work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain ideas clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Curious, collaborative and proactive, with an eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

• Interest in fixed income, derivatives and financial markets.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel or other data and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with investment management, data analytics, automation or emerging technologies.

• 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. 

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted) in one PDF file.