Summer Intern 2027 - Compliance Analyst

Manulife Insurance Malaysia; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock is offering a Compliance Analyst Summer Internship to give hands-on experience in compliance, risk, governance, and regulatory affairs within a financial services environment.

You will support projects, research regulatory requirements, and help maintain policies while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive operational efficiency and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Business, Finance, Law, Public Policy, Risk Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a team.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support projects focused on improving efficiency and effectiveness through technology and digital solutions.
• Assist the Compliance team with day-to-day operational activities and ongoing business initiatives.
• Conduct research on regulatory, business, and legal requirements to support compliance-related projects and decision-making.
• Help develop, update, and maintain compliance guidelines, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Analyze information and summarize findings to support business objectives and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to gather information and support project delivery.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and contribute ideas that enhance operational efficiency.
• Support special projects and other compliance-related activities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Independent working

Curiosity

Education

Undergraduate program in Business, Finance, Law, Public Policy, Risk Management, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future - starting with you. Our Compliance Analyst Summer Internship is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark. Our Compliance Analyst Internship provides hands-on experience supporting the team responsible for helping Manulife operate with integrity and in accordance with regulatory requirements. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in compliance, risk management, governance, business operations, and regulatory affairs. Working alongside experienced compliance professionals, you'll contribute to projects that enhance processes, support digital transformation initiatives, conduct research, and help maintain policies and procedures that support business objectives. Through meaningful project work and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, you'll gain valuable exposure to the financial services industry while developing analytical, problem-solving, and professional skills that can support a future career in compliance, risk, or business operations.

Position Responsibilities

• Support projects focused on improving efficiency and effectiveness through the implementation and adoption of technology and digital solutions.
• Assist the Compliance team with day-to-day operational activities and ongoing business initiatives.
• Conduct research on regulatory, business, and legal requirements to support compliance-related projects and decision-making.
• Help develop, update, and maintain compliance guidelines, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Analyze information and summarize findings to support business objectives and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to gather information and support project delivery.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and contribute ideas that enhance operational efficiency.
• Support special projects and other compliance-related activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Business, Finance, Law, Public Policy, Risk Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in compliance, governance, regulatory affairs, risk management, or financial services.
• Previous internship, co-op, volunteer, or academic project experience involving research, analysis, or business processes.
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, or interpreting complex information and communicating findings effectively.
• Interest in business process improvement and technology-enabled solutions.

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.

Salary

Salary range is expected to be between: $40,950.00 CAD - $60,450.00 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.

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].

Working Arrangement Hybrid

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 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 recognitions.

Recent awards include

• 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
• Manulife Named one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2023
• Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2023
• We’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024)
• Manulife included in Bloomberg’s 2023 Gender-Equality Index

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