Summer Intern 2027 - Transformation Delivery

Manulife/John Hancock; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock is offering a Transformation Delivery Summer Internship for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in enterprise transformation. You will support the Transformation Delivery Team by analyzing transformation initiatives, generating business insights, and contributing to data-driven reporting and governance activities.

You will develop clear reports, dashboards and data visualizations for stakeholders, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify trends, gaps and meaningful insights from data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate analysis into clear and concise messages for different stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a high-performing, lean team environment and adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Proactive and curious mindset, with a willingness to learn, take on new challenges and act on feedback and coaching.
• Strong collaboration and organisational skills, with the flexibility to contribute across different areas based on team needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of transformation initiatives across Manulife, identifying key insights related to investments, initiative status, expected benefits, and key trends.
• Support data analysis, reporting and insight generation to inform transformation planning and decision-making.
• Develop clear reports, dashboards, presentations and data visualizations that translate complex information into meaningful business insights for stakeholders.
• Contribute to TDT process transformation and continuous improvement activities, identifying opportunities to simplify and improve processes and ways of working.
• Support policy and governance refresh activities, including analysis, documentation and updates to processes and governance materials.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across different functions and business areas to support broader enterprise transformation priorities.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance/Data Analytics

Job description

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Transformation Delivery 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 enterprise transformation? In this role, you'll support the Transformation Delivery Team (TDT) by analyzing transformation initiatives across Manulife, generating meaningful business insights, and contributing to data-driven reporting, process improvement, and governance activities. You'll gain practical exposure to how large-scale transformation initiatives are planned, monitored, and governed while working in a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of transformation initiatives across Manulife, identifying key insights related to investments, initiative status, expected benefits, and key trends.
• Support data analysis, reporting and insight generation to inform transformation planning and decision-making.
• Develop clear reports, dashboards, presentations and data visualizations that translate complex information into meaningful business insights for stakeholders.
• Contribute to TDT process transformation and continuous improvement activities, identifying opportunities to simplify and improve processes and ways of working.
• Support policy and governance refresh activities, including analysis, documentation and updates to processes and governance materials.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across different functions and business areas to support broader enterprise transformation priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify trends, gaps and meaningful insights from data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate analysis into clear and concise messages for different stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a high-performing, lean team environment and adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Proactive and curious mindset, with a willingness to learn, take on new challenges and act on feedback and coaching.
• Strong collaboration and organisational skills, with the flexibility to contribute across different areas based on team needs.

When you join our team

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognise 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. You’ll receive hands-on coaching and ongoing feedback while developing capabilities in data analysis, transformation initiatives, business and financial acumen, process improvement, governance, strategic thinking, reporting and stakeholder communication. You’ll work alongside TDT team members and gain practical exposure to broader enterprise transformation activities, including how investments, benefits, initiative performance and value delivery are monitored and governed. As part of our co‑op programme, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent programme, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This programme is designed to launch your career with the support, structure and opportunities you need to thrive.

Salary range is expected to be between: $46,800.00 CAD – $62,400.00 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 programmes 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 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 recognise 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 recognised as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2026 #1 Life Insurer for AI Maturity by Evident 2026

Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/.