Winter Co-op 2027-US Retirement Analyst

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our US Retirement Co-op is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

As part of our US Retirement team, you will contribute to key projects, assist with execution and documentation, and collaborate across the team to meet deadlines and quality standards. This is a time-bound role designed to provide immediate, hands-on support during a high-demand period.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead annual benefit plan audit processes, including working directly with vendors, 3rd party auditors and various internal teams.
• Research and analyze market data, salary surveys and retirement trends in partnership with Retirement team to make recommendations and influence business decisions.
• Assist with retirement-related customer service inquiries as needed.
• May have primary accountability for specific processes assigned.
• Prepare materials and presentations for project meetings.
• Provide and update communication materials as appropriate.
• Prepare periodic and moderately complex reports relevant to the retirement function to support business and HR needs.
• Propose and implement changes to processes to improve quality of data, reduce response times and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of departmental projects that may encompass any aspect of retirement.
• Manage assigned initiatives/projects to successful and timely completion.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and lead smaller projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Studying Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or relevant undergraduate degree.
• Highly numerate, with excellent Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply retirement plan rules and regulations.
• Ability to make recommendations based on interpretation of quantitative analysis.
• Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work to meet time-based deliverables.
• Ensure data integrity while coordinating information from multiple sources across the organization.

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:

$42,900.00 USD - $56,600.00 USD

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.

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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.

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