Co-op Internship 2027 – Fixed Income Investment, General Account Investment (6 months)

At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future, starting with you. Our Co-op Internship Program is your launchpad to success, providing the support, structure, and meaningful opportunities you need to learn, grow, and make an impact. More than just a work experience, you'll become part of a vibrant intern community, participate in engaging events, and benefit from clear goals, regular feedback, and structured support to help you succeed from day one.

The Asia General Account Investment function serves as the in-house investment manager for all of Manulife’s Asia Segment’s ~USD 116 billion of life insurance company assets. The team directs investment of funds backing insurance reserves amongst different asset classes and investment managers. It has direct responsibility managing over half of total Asia Segment’s assets in equities, bonds, mortgages, alternatives and derivatives and it oversees the investment management and performance of assets outsourced to Manulife Investment Management Public and Private Markets and other external managers. The team seeks to generate superior risk adjusted returns to support insurance product competitiveness and shareholder value.   

• →Collaborate with portfolio managers to support fixed income investment activities across global markets
• →Assist in preparing investment reports and responding to ad-hoc requests
• →Conduct analytical projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency
• →Gain hands-on exposure to fixed income markets and a variety of financial instruments

• Undergraduate graduate with a major in finance, economics, or business administration or Master of Finance, Economics, Accounting or related subjects.
• Strong academic achievement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, financial or investment, strong analytical techniques.    
• Familiarity with a variety of financial products and services.    
• Agile, creative and show initiative while working in a challenging and fast paced environment.   
• Strong written and oral communication skills.      
• Solid computer experience in Office with a strong aptitude for learning new software packages.   
• Great attention to details. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.   
• Result oriented and self-motivated.
  

Applications close on Sunday, November 1, 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as you are ready. All dates listed are in the Hong Kong time zone.

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