About the role#
This internship provides hands-on exposure to the distribution side of the mutual funds and investment management business. You will work with the Internal Sales Management team and Internal Business Consultants to understand sales strategies, client engagement, and business development within the financial services industry. The program is designed to help you build financial literacy and develop sales acumen while contributing to projects that support the Internal Sales Desk.
What you'll do#
- Assist Internal Sales Management and consultants with daily tasks and ongoing projects.
- Conduct research, prepare reports, and maintain competitive intelligence to support sales strategies.
- Partner with internal teams to coordinate advisor events and manage Continuing Education reporting.
- Build financial literacy by engaging with professionals across investment management to understand products, markets, and sales approaches.
- Participate in roundtable discussions, feedback sessions, and collaborative projects with other summer interns.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
- Demonstrated interest in capital markets and sales within the financial services industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including organizational skills and attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Manulife
Manulife is an international financial services group based in Toronto. The company operates as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe and as John Hancock in the United States. It manages over 1.3 trillion dollars in assets for approximately 34 million customers. The organization employs more than 34,000 people and works with over 116,000 agents.
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