Summer Intern 2027 - Legal and Compliance

Manulife•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal & Compliance Summer Internship Program offers exposure to areas including regulatory oversight, investment compliance, compliance monitoring and testing, and fund-related compliance initiatives. Depending on business needs and individual interests, interns may collaborate across compliance functions and work with legal professionals on projects. The program also includes professional development events, networking opportunities, mentorship, and a community of interns working across locations. Interns support compliance and legal teams through research, analysis, reporting, and special projects; assist with monitoring, testing, oversight, and regulatory initiatives; and contribute to process improvements. They may use emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools and automation solutions, collaborate with stakeholders across functions, and complete assignments while developing an understanding of financial services and the regulatory environment. Interns also develop and deliver an industry-related project presentation to senior management and peers. The internship is conducted in a hybrid work environment. The salary range is $46,800 to $64,400 USD, with annual salary prorated according to the length of the work term and actual pay dependent on factors including geography, skills, qualifications, experience, and education. Interns receive early access to Manulife John Hancock’s GRO early talent program, tailored to graduating students.

Requirements

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Political Science, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
Curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn in a professional environment.
Interest in compliance, legal, regulatory, risk, or financial services functions.
Comfort learning and using technology tools, including AI-enabled solutions and business applications.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Problem-solving ability, including identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
Demonstrated leadership ability through academic, extracurricular, volunteer, or work experiences.
Ability to work punctually and effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to data analytics, reporting, automation, or visualization tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, SQL, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

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 intended to increase team efficiency and effectiveness.
Explore and use 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 initiatives.
Learn and complete tasks within the assigned team while developing an understanding of financial services and the 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.