Summer Intern/co - op 2026 - Global Real Estate Financial Operations

Economic Research Intern

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Economic Research Intern position is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

Join our Global Real Estate Financial Operations (GREFO) team and gain practical experience supporting the financial operations of a large, global real estate investment platform. In this role, you will help support the management of Canadian and U.S. real estate portfolios, working closely with finance, asset management, and external partners.

You'll gain exposure to portfolio accounting, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, and financial systems, while developing a strong foundation in how institutional real estate investments are managed within a global organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review portfolio-level accounting and reporting deliverables for accuracy and reasonability
• Follow up with third-party managers on exceptions and open items
• Support global budgeting and reforecasting processes, including dashboards and assumptions
• Coordinate with regional asset management teams on budget inputs
• Review financial models for completeness and accuracy
• Assist with SOX control walkthroughs, testing, and documentation
• Support implementation and ongoing use of Anaplan for Global Real Estate
• Maintain monthly revenue, expense, and forecast projections
• Assist with financial analysis, including actual-to-budget variance reporting
• Support strategic initiatives, technology enhancements (including Yardi), and ad-hoc analysis

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a university degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Interest in Real Estate or Financial Services
• Self-starter with the ability to take projects from inception through execution
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Application Instructions:

• Submit your resume, cover letter, & academic transcript.

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 internship program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock's premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! The program designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement: Hybrid