Summer Intern - Legal and Compliance

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Salary range is expected to be between $46,800 USD to $64,400 USD.

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