Summer Intern/Co-op 2026 - Sustainable Investing Private Markets
Summer Intern/Co-op 2026 - Sustainable Investing Private Markets
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Job Description
Manulife Investment Management is seeking a summer co-op/intern to join its Private Markets Sustainable Investing team. This role supports the integration of environmental social and governance (ESG) analysis across various private market asset classes such as real estate timberland agriculture infrastructure and private equity & credit. The position involves collaborating with a 14-person Sustainable Investing team and remotely working under the Manager of Sustainability Timberland to help create long-term value for clients and stakeholders by focusing on sustainability beyond financial metrics.
Position Responsibilities:
Supporting climate action research by gathering analyzing and synthesizing data relevant to climate-related risks and opportunities (20%).
Conducting analysis research and developing tools for social/people considerations with a focus on human rights and inequalities (20%).
Working extensively with biodiversity data platforms understanding and analyzing biodiversity trends and their impact on real assets and showcasing interesting findings to inform our sustainable investment strategies (60%).
Required Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate program with an environmental focus (e.g. environmental studies sustainability conservation biology) preferred.
Interest in sustainability with familiarity in sustainable investment ESG and biodiversity preferred.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and summarize large amounts of information.
Experience with GIS platforms SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
Results-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
Application Instructions:
Submit your resume cover letter academic transcript and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file.
Please note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and successful candidates will be contacted by the end of October.
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well 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 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 .
Working Arrangement
HybridRequired Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
