Economic Research Intern – Summer 2025 (manulife)

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented graduate level intern to join our team to analyze investment opportunities in forestry and agriculture. The role focuses on conducting market research, performing data analysis, and assessing potential risks and opportunities for natural capital investments, such as timberland and farmland. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with internal teams, develop advanced analytical skills, and present key findings to the broader investment management team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research on forestry and agricultural investment opportunities.

• Analyze industry trends and market reports to identify opportunities and risks.

• Collect, manage, and analyze relevant datasets.

• Perform statistical and financial analysis to evaluate potential returns and risks.

• Work closely with marketing and portfolio management teams to gather insights and validate findings.

• Incorporate stakeholder feedback into analyses and recommendations.

• Write a white-paper-style summary of findings and recommendations and deliver a formal presentation to the investment management team.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in Masters or MBA Program specializing in Economics, Finance, Agricultural Studies, or Business Administration.

• Knowledge of fundamental finance, economics, and statistics (college-level required, graduate-level coursework is a plus).

• Demonstrated interest in agriculture, forestry, and sustainability.

• Proficiency in Excel and experience with data analysis tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.

Application Instructions:

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

• Please note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted by the end of January or February.

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.

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Please contact recruitment@manulife.com for additional information.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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