GRO – Canadian Segment (Toronto)

Manulife Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Manulife Financial offers a 24-month GRO program for new graduates, launching careers as Business/BI/Process/Strategy/Data/Automation Analysts across segments. The role emphasizes cross-functional project work, mentorship, and leadership exposure to develop analytics, digital acumen, and strategic thinking.

Participants gain hands-on experience in business development, customer impact, and core skills training within a vibrant community of peers, with flexible, inclusive supports and a robust

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Computer Science, Analytics (or a related discipline), with an expected graduation of Spring 2027.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A passion for continuous improvement and a drive to make meaningful changes.
• A natural curiosity to learn and apply new skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in interpreting data and applying data-driven insights to guide business decisions and optimize operations.
• Strong analytical and technical acumen, and an ability to synthesize data.
• Quick learner who thrives in dynamic environments, embracing new challenges with flexibility and resilience.
• Skilled in building and maintaining trust with team members and stakeholders, promoting a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and execution of strategic initiatives across various business functions.
• Engage in project management activities that enhance digital capabilities and streamline processes within Manulife.
• Collaborate with different teams to improve customer service and distribution strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Utilize analytics to support decision-making processes in group benefits, strategy, and/or insurance, aiming to enhance service offerings and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to business development efforts by identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication

Analytical mindset

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Business/Commerce/Econ/CS/Analytics

Graduation Spring 2027

Job description

At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future starting with you! Our GRO program is a boldnew approachto early talent development, designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulife’sflagshipearly talent program.It’smore than just ajob,it’sa launchpad for your career. GRO offersa consistent, high-quality experience for new graduates across the organization.

The GRO Canadian Segment stream is a 24-monthprogram that offers dynamic experiences across areas such as Manulife Bank, Group Benefits, Affinity, Strategy, and Insurance. Launch your career as a Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Process Excellence Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Product Analyst, Data Analyst, or Automation Analyst when you join this stream and gain exposure to cross-functional project work. You’llgain hands-on experience inbusiness developmentand strategic planningwhile cultivatingexpertisethat drives organizational success and customerimpact.You’ll develop a strong foundation in digital and analytical acumen, critical thinking and problem-solving. As part of GRO, you’ll join a vibrant community of peers, benefit from professional development sessions, core skills training, mentorship, leadership exposure,and be empowered to growinto afuture-ready leader.

Position Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and execution of strategic initiatives across various business functions.
• Engage in project management activities that enhance digital capabilities and streamline processes within Manulife.
• Collaborate with different teams to improvecustomerservice and distribution strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Utilize analytics to support decision-making processes in group benefits, strategy, and/orinsurance, aiming to enhance service offerings and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to business development efforts byidentifyingopportunities for growth and innovation.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Computer Science, Analytics (or a related discipline), with an expected graduation of Spring 2027.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A passion for continuous improvement and a drive to make meaningfulchanges.
• A natural curiosity to learn and apply new skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertisein interpreting data and applying data-driven insights to guide business decisions andoptimizeoperations.
• Strong analytical and technical acumen, and an ability to synthesize data
• Quick learner who thrives in dynamic environments, embracing new challenges with flexibility and resilience.
• Skilled in building andmaintainingtrust with team members and stakeholders, promoting a collaborative and inclusive culture.

When you join our team:

• We’llempower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’llrecognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team,we’llsupport you in shaping the future you want to see.

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This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

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 [e-mail].

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

混合式

Salary range is expected to be between

$62,850.00 CAD - $104,750.00 CAD

• Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
• 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.
• If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.
• Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.
• We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
• Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
• If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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.