Summer Intern 2027 - Strategy Analyst

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Strategy Analyst Summer Internship is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

Are you an enthusiastic undergraduate student looking to gain hands-on experience in strategy and transformation? In this role, you'll support strategic projects and initiatives aligned with 2027 GWAM strategic priorities, conducting research and analysis to help inform key business decisions. You'll gain exposure to market trends, competitive dynamics, M&A, and strategic planning while collaborating with business units and functional teams across the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of market trends, competitor activities, industry dynamics, and M&A to identify insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Support strategy and transformation projects and initiatives aligned with 2027 GWAM strategic priorities.
• Engage with internal stakeholders across business units and functional teams to gather insights, align objectives, and facilitate decision-making.
• Synthesize complex financial, market, and business information into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
• Support the development of strategic presentations and materials for internal audiences, including the GWAM Leadership Team, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and market research.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to synthesize complex information, identify key insights, and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate analysis and strategic insights to different audiences.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across business units and functional teams.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
• As part of our co-op program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

Application Instructions:

• Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript, and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file.

Salary range is expected to be between:
$48,800.00 CAD - $60,500.00 CAD

The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. The annual salary will be pro-rated based on the length of the work-term.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife 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 hr@manulife.com.

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About Us

We're Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better.

Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry-leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future.

Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.

We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition. Recent awards include:

• 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
• Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025
• Financial Times World’s Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026
• We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026
• #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026

Our ambition is to be the number one choice for customers. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.