Sustainable Investing Co-op/Intern, Private Markets

Position 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 skills / Experience

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.

Sustainable Investing Co-op/Intern, Private Markets – Summer 2025

Sustainable Investing Co-op/Intern, Private Markets – Summer 2025

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