Summer Intern 2027 - Legal and Compliance

Manulife John Hancock is offering a summer internship that provides exposure to Legal and Compliance functions. The intern will support research, analysis, reporting, monitoring, testing, and regulatory initiatives, while contributing to process improvements and collaborating with stakeholders.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• 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
• Exposure to data analytics, reporting, automation, or visualization tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, SQL, or similar platforms is a plus

Benefits:

• Professional development events to build soft skills
• Networking opportunities
• Mentorship
• A community of interns working across various locations, encouraging mutual learning and connection
• A flexible environment
• Support for well-being and inclusion
• Early access to Manulife John Hancock's premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students