Summer Intern 2026 - Investment Management (Agriculture)

Manulife

Posted 24 days ago

Internship

Boston, Massachusetts

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Interns will support portfolio management and client service teams, analyze industry trends, and work on investment management projects. They will also write a white-paper-style summary of their findings and deliver a presentation to the investment management team.

This summer internship at Manulife Investment Management is perfect for students in a Master's or MBA program specializing in Economics, Finance, Agricultural Studies, or Business Administration. You'll need a solid understanding of finance, economics, and statistics, along with strong communication and data analysis skills to support investment management projects and present your findings.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Investment Management

Data Analysis

Portfolio Management

Client Service

Economic Research

Communication Skills

Public Speaking

Collaboration

Excel

Finance

Economics

Agricultural Studies

Sustainability

Presentation Skills

Statistics

Job Description

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

Each summer, Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture (MIMTA)—a global timberland and farmland investment manager—hosts a student intern for 10–12 weeks to work alongside one of our teams. The internship provides exposure to diverse business-related projects across our functional units and includes an independent intern project, culminating in a presentation to MIMTA’s investment staff.

While a capstone topic is often predetermined, interns have the opportunity to collaborate with the broader team to shape their project or propose their own topic aligned with MIMTA business needs and priorities.

Examples of recent and ongoing projects include:

  • Portfolio optimization analysis incorporating impact metrics in the context of mix-asset portfolio analytical frameworks

  • Farmland appreciation review framework

Position Responsibilities:

  • Support portfolio management and client service team members

  • Support investment management projects

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

  • Collect, manage, and analyze relevant datasets.

  • Work closely with economic research team members 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.

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.

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.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

Manulife

Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We have more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents serving ~34 million customers worldwide, and over $1.3 trillion in assets under management and administration. Visit www.Manulife.com to find out more. For Manulife terms of use, please visit http://bit.ly/SM_Terms

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